Leading up to the premiere of the Lincoln mega-documentary, The HISTORY Channel partnered with Ancestry to create a custom branded, three-episode miniseries that tells the uniquely personal stories of formerly enslaved African Americans and their connection to our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, through conversations with their descendants. The creative illuminates diverse perspectives, celebrates African American stories and highlights the importance and impact of learning about one's past.

Historian Christy Coleman, featured in HISTORY’s Lincoln documentary, introduces the history behind each story. Genealogist Nicka Sewell-Smith guides the conversations with each descendant using the power of Ancestry records to uncover their surprising and deeply moving family history.