Audrey P. Davis, Director of the Alexandria Black History Museum, discusses the transitions newly freed slaves had to make, including education, finding work, discovering their new rights, and learning to maneuver within society.

Genealogist Kenyatta D. Berry looks at how the term "Contraband" came to be, and the hardship, and sometimes impossibility, of marriage during slavery.

Audrey P. Davis, Director of the Alexandria Black History Museum, discusses the significance of a new character in Season 2, Charlotte Jenkins, based off of the historic figure Harriet Jacobs.

Shauna Devine, Ph.D., delves into how developing ideas about science shaped research and experimental medicine during the Civil War.

Genealogist Kenyatta D. Berry examines how song was used by slaves to both communicate and express feeling in the moment, as well as and pass history down through generations.

Jane E. Schultz, Ph.D., tells how dressing up as an extra for Mercy Street gave her new insights into the lives and restrictions of 19th century women.

Get another sneak peek at Season 2 with the cast's recreation of an iconic 1862 contraband camp photo.

Anya Jabour, Ph.D. is one of Mercy Street's historical advisors and bloggers. In our last behind-the-scenes sneak peek post before Season 2 kicks off, she recounts how she got involved with the series and details her on-set work aiding the actors and producers. She also gives us a sneak peek at what's to come this season.

The Mercy Street Revealed blog is back with a behind-the-scenes look at Season 2's Doctor School, led by Medical Technical Advisor Dr. Anthony Tizzano. Learn about his experiences teaching the cast and crew all about 1860s medicine.

We continue Mercy Street Revealed's blog posts with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Season 2. Clarence Chamberlain and Ashlee Smith, PBS staff members, won a prize to visit the set. In this post, Clarence and Ashlee share their experiences. Get an inside look at Season 2!

Donna Wilson, of San Dimas, California, won Visit Alexandria's Mercy Street set visit and guided tour sweepstakes. Check out what Donna had to say!

On the last day of filming Season 2, Chad Darnell, Mercy Street's Extras Casting Director, reflects on the cast and crew's work and life filming the series in Richmond, Virginia.

Imagine working on a job day and night for months and hoping no one even notices that you did a single thing. Welcome to the world of Mercy Street Production Designer Stephen Marsh. In this post, he gives us a unique behind-the-scenes look at the work it takes to prep Season 2's new sets, locations and more.

Mercy Street's Set Decorator Marthe Pineau is the tireless force behind so many of the details that transport the viewer back to the 1860s. In this post, she shares her love of period pieces and her Season 2 field notes.