Kentucky, 1861. Francis and Henry Mellon depend on each other to keep their unkempt estate afloat as winter encroaches. After Francis takes a casual fight too far, Henry ventures off in the night, leaving each of them to struggle through the wartime on their own.

Blending extensive dramatic re-enactments with incisive commentary from leading historians, Boone and Crockett examines the lives and legacies of these two legendary figures.