American history as only PBS and Ken Burns can do it...

We continue with the week-long rebroadcast of 'THE CIVIL WAR", witnessing the birth of modern warfare with the battle of iron-clad ships, camp life on the front, and the bloodiest day of the war on the banks of Antietam Creek, followed shortly by the brightest day of the war - the emancipation of the slaves...7pm

For over 150 years, four nations struggled to control FORT NIAGRA at the mouth of the Niagara River, and thus control the critical water artery it protected. Visitors to the site today can still explore one of North America's largest collections of original 18th century military architecture -- tangible reminders of the fort's important past. Rare archival footage, expert commentaries and spectacular videography of the fort itself come together in brilliant High-Definition to create a program that is a must for anyone interested in the story of North America...9:30pm