TED-Ed: The secret society of the Great Dismal Swamp | Dan Sayers

The Great Dismal Swamp, once considered uninhabitable, was home to hidden communities, including Indigenous Americans and Maroons, who resisted colonization and slavery. Archaeological findings reveal a self-sufficient society that thrived in secrecy. The swamp's history reflects a struggle for survival and freedom, with its communities dispersing after the Civil War.

What evidence supports the theory that the Great Dismal Swamp was home to the largest maroon settlement in North America?

What were the primary sources of sustenance for the swamp communities?

What was the significance of the findings from the archaeological excavations in the Great Dismal Swamp?