Freedom and Beyond

In the final part of The Lincoln Conspirators at Fort Jefferson series, I discuss the legal efforts undertaken by the conspirators and their families to gain their release from prison. I also cover the rest of the conspirators’ lives and the transformation of the Dry Tortugas into a National Park.

Part 8: Freedom and Beyond

While the series ends with part 8, there is one more video that I am publishing today. During our last day at the fort, Jen and I attempted to do one of those time-lapse walk-through shots that travel vloggers always seem to do. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a natural place for that footage within the confines of the main series. Still, I didn’t want to waste it since the tour does give a great sense of the size and beauty of Fort Jefferson. So, I decided to integrate it into a final video of bonus footage. In addition to the walk-through, this extra video contains a visit to a grave in Key West, some underwater shots, bloopers, and still photographs.

Bonus Footage

Thank you all for watching my videos and learning about the conspirators’ time in the Dry Tortugas. This was a really fun project to complete and one that I had wanted to do for years. If you have an interest in the Lincoln assassination, visiting Fort Jefferson is not only a fascinating trip through history, but also a truly beautiful one. Jen and I are looking forward to returning to Fort Jefferson someday, where we can actually enjoy our vacation and disconnect from the world instead of shooting video footage all of the time.

To learn more about this video series and to watch the other installments, please check out The Lincoln Conspirators at Fort Jefferson page.