Great American Railroad Journeys Series 1 Episode 14 Manassas to Richmond 2016
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Michael Portillo arrives in Manassas, scene of two crucial battles during the American Civil War - the first railroad battles in US history. In Fredericksburg, Virginia, he tries his hand at bottling bourbon corn whisky and learns how it became the nation's spirit. In Richmond, a plate of ham and eggs with southern grits sets Michael up for a tour of the Virginia state capitol building, where he learns about the terrible dilemma faced by one of its most famous sons, General Robert E Lee. Charmed by the English heritage of this former colony, Michael puts on his dancing shoes and heads for a cotillion ball, where it seems manners are the name of the game.
- Released: 2016-02-18
- Runtime: 29 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Michael Portillo
- Director: John Comerford
- Source: CWR-CRB
