Escape to the Great Dismal Swamp

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