Great American Railroad Journeys

Season 1 Episode 14: Manassas to Richmond

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

4

Episodes:

75

Cast:

Michael Portillo

Quality:

HD

Duration:

29 min

First Air:

2016

Rating:

8.3