Escape to the Great Dismal Swamp

In the 19th century, southern newspapers published advertisements searching for escaped slaves believed to be hiding in the expansive Great Dismal Swamp. For years, researchers have been trying to verify these accounts, and now they have succeeded. Watch as a group of archaeologists employs recent findings and contemporary dating techniques to reconstruct this forgotten chapter of American history. Learn about the experiences of these courageous individuals who opted to endure the hardships of the swamp to maintain their freedom instead of living in slavery.