Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All

Some Heroes Don´t Wear A Uniform.

Experience the extraordinary tale of Lucy Marsden, who in 1984 at the age of 99 became the nation´s oldest living widow of a confederate soldier. This is her dramatic story told in her own words through flashbacks and reminiscences.

Spanning almost a century, Lucy´s portrayal of American society is a truly breathtaking masterpiece. From the heartache of the Civil War and despair of the Great Depression, to the joy of a family and achieving self-liberation, this tale will leave you marveling at a woman of tremendous resolve and spirit. In time when the word "hero" is often thrown around loosely, meet a woman that truly deserves our admiration.

One of America´s most turbulent periods of history, the Civil War, is told through the story of one woman and her family. This heartwarming mini serie uses an interview/ flashback structure to chronicle the life of a Confederate captain´s wife, from their early courtship through the present day. Based on the novel by Alan Gurganus.