Freedom's Fortress -
the future of america's past

At Virginia's Fort Monroe, we discover a remarkable place: the spot where slavery began in British North America, and the site where it began to unravel during the Civil War. From one of the newest National Park Service sites to a historically-minded brewery and more, we learn from a diverse cast of people engaging visitors with defining moments in our national past.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 101

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About The Future of America's Past:

In THE FUTURE OF AMERICA'S PAST, notable scholar Ed Ayers takes viewers to the sites of complex and evocative chapters in American history.

Throughout the series, Ayers meets with public historians working to preserve the past, from National Park Service rangers to curators and community activists.

He visits the sites - both familiar and unknown - of monumental events, and brings on guests who offer a range of perspectives.