Civil War 360 - Season 1 - Eps 2: The Confederacy
Millions of dollars worth of Confederate currency. Sheet music filled with boasts of triumph. J.E.B. Stuart's handgun. Smithsonian curators have collected thousands of objects from the Civil War, which collectively offer a rich understanding of the South's viewpoint during this pivotal era in American history. Join country music singer Trace Adkins, whose ancestor fought for the South, as he follows the rise and fall of the Confederacy, from the men who fought to define freedom on their own terms to those who were caught in the wake of war.
About Civil War 360
Title: Civil War 360
First Air Date: 2013-10-27
Last Air Date: 2013-11-10
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.333/10 (from 3 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: Smithsonian Channel
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: The Biscuit Factory, Smithsonian Channel
Synopsis
Take a journey back in time and immerse yourself in a 150-year-old battle that nearly split our nation in two. This three-part series explores famous and little known aspects of the Civil War, from the perspectives of the Union, the Confederacy and the millions of enslaved people struggling for freedom. Hosted by Ashley Judd, Trace Adkins, and Dennis Haysbert, all of whom had ancestors greatly affected by the war, this series delivers fresh insights and untold tales, brought to life through dramatic recreations and the Smithsonian Institution's vast collection of artifacts.
Cast
Dennis Haysbert
Self - Host
Trace Adkins
Self - Host
Ashley Judd
Self - Host
