Freedmen's Colony Program

Description

Did you know that Fort Raleigh National Historic Site was part of the Underground Railroad? The Freedman’s Colony at Roanoke Island was a beacon of hope and a first light of freedom for what would grow to be over 3,000 formerly enslaved people by the mid-1860s. While it was a safe haven for these families, it was not without its challenges and hardships as you’ll learn in the video.

Duration

22 minutes, 17 seconds

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