Great American Railroad Journeys

Michael Portillo arrives in Manassas, scene of two crucial battles during the American Civil War. In Fredericksburg, Virginia, he tries his hand at bottling bourbon corn whiskey 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.

Category

Documentary / Travel

Original air date

05/08/2016