Relates the story of the first Black regiments in the Civil War and their pivotal mission to establish a Union base in Jacksonville, Florida, in an attempt to create a haven for fugitive slaves.

Port Royal Island, South Carolina : January 1, 1863 -- Port Royal Island and the St. Mary's river : January 2-February 15 -- Hilton Head : February 16 -- From Port Royal Island to Jacksonville : February 17-March 10 -- Jacksonville : March 10-20 -- Jacksonville, the East Bank, and Palatka : March 20-27 -- Jacksonville and the West Bank : March 27-29 -- The aftermath.