These Freedom Seekers Made Their Final Stand at the Black Alamo – 50 years before the Civil War!
In the heart of Florida’s Panhandle, a hidden gem lies at Prospect Bluff, where Fort Gadsden stands as a silent witness to a tumultuous past. Once a refuge for escaped enslaved people and Creek Indians, this historic site played a pivotal role during the War of 1812. Today, ongoing archaeological efforts aim to unearth the stories of those who fought for freedom in what some call the “Black Alamo.”
