Preview | Forgotten Heroes of the American Revolution
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Discover forgotten Revolutionary War heroes whose contributions still shape our communities.
Two heroes of the American Revolution—enslaved mariner Currituck Jack and free soldier of color Zachariah Jacobs (Holmes)—helped build a nation, but their stories were nearly lost. Join us as we work with community members and descendants to uncover their courageous contributions to the patriot cause.
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Homegrown History is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Sponsored in part by SECU Foundation, funded by the members of State Employees’ Credit Union.
Preview | Forgotten Heroes of the American Revolution
Preview: 7/23/2026 | 20sVideo has Closed Captions
Two heroes of the American Revolution—enslaved mariner Currituck Jack and free soldier of color Zachariah Jacobs (Holmes)—helped build a nation, but their stories were nearly lost. Join us as we work with community members and descendants to uncover their courageous contributions to the patriot cause.
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Homegrown History is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Sponsored in part by SECU Foundation, funded by the members of State Employees’ Credit Union.