Catoctin's African American Legacy: The Iron Furnace

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Duration:
9 minutes, 58 seconds

In this history documentary you will be immersed in the story of the enslaved African and African American workers who were forced to work at the Catoctin Iron Furnace. It is through their labor and struggle that the furnace was able to advance and industrialize northern Maryland.

Last updated: February 13, 2021

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