*The construction of the ruin at the climatic battle scene. Director Roland Emmerich envisioned the war-torn shell of a manor house as a landmark of the vast scene.

*The Martin family home was built entirely from scratch on location in South Carolin. A traditional "four-over-four" design, accuracy was adhered to right down to hand-cast nails.

*Fort Carolin was built entirely from scratch over the course of three months. Based on historic Stratford Hall, it served as the command post of Lord General Charles Cornwallis.

*Spanish Mission at Black Swamp. The swamp was drained and refilled for the sequences.

*The town of Pembroke was built from scratch in 11 weeks on location in South Carolin. The buildings are perios Low County designs. The household doors are placed facing to the town center, encouraging community interaction.

*Greens Supervisor Stephanie Waldron and her team had 11 weeks to grow 18th-century crops, such as pearl-top millet and indigo. They ultaimately utilized a 2-mile irrigation pipe to keep crops lush during a severe drought. As production Designer Kirk Petrucceli put it, "We all became gentleman farmers."

*The Gullah community is a painstaking re-creation of South Carolina island inclaves founded by freed Africans and escaped slaves. These communities developed a distinct culture, which carrie on the present day. Built with traditional wattle-and-daub homes, crushed oyster shell was also used for hut siding.

*Production Designer Kirk Petruccelli, Set Decorator Victor Zolfo, and Property Master Doug Harlocker meticulously research 18th century light sources at the Smithsonian.

*Director Roland Emmerich sets the shot on location at the historic Charleston State Assembly House.

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