Seeking Freedom

The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America

By: Selene Castrovilla, E.B. Lewis

Narrated by: Kevin R. Free

George Scott peered at the nearby Union fortress. Something miraculous was taking place! Three enslaved men had entered but had not been cast out. To Scott, the fortress must be a sanctuary. A place where the three would be safe from capture and harm—never to return to the Confederate South. But exactly why were they granted refuge?

Scott left the woods where he had been hiding and joined others in line to enter the fortress. Once inside, his knowledge of the area and the movements of the Confederate army impressed the fortress's commander, Major General Benjamin Butler. Working together, they plotted a plan to save the fortress from enemy attack. Would the fortress survive? Would Scott survive?

Selene Castrovilla weaves a suspenseful tale revealing how two men's brave stand meant eventual freedom to thousands of African Americans and led President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

©2022 Selene Castrovilla (P)2022 Recorded Books

learned something new

I lived several years in Hampton. My brother was born at the fort, but I knew nothing of its history.

Short and informative

It was very interesting and I learned something that I didn’t know. I will be sharing this on my social media accounts