John West survives the Civil War as a Confederate soldier and is glad to be back home with his wife and family. Thomas Hendrix, a fellow Confederate soldier, visits John on his way back home to Georgia. When West's youngest son decides to visit Statesboro with Hendrix, passing through Charleston and Savannah, the course of his future changed forever. Based on true events, there are many dramatic moments throughout mixed with love, passion, tragedy, and hope.