13K views · 163 reactions | History fans! Join us at Fort Caswell this August 24-25 to learn about this history of US Forts from coast to coast. We have some of the nations top experts here to shed light on these structures, how they were used, and who used them. Meals, lodging, and program included in one low price. For more visit www.fortcaswell.com/cfhs | Fort Caswell | Facebook

158K views · 1.8K reactions | Do you know where the largest stone fort in the U.S. is located? It sits at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay near Hampton, Virginia. Fort Monroe Casemate Museum director Robin Reed gives us a tour showcasing the fort's history from the Colonial era through its completion in 1834, and its role in the Civil War. Here's a look at how the 32 pounder guns would have been loaded and fired. Watch more, Sunday at 6 & 10pm ET on C-SPAN 3. | American History TV | Facebook