taraDec 10, 20203 minThis Day in History: James Armistead, slave turned American spyOn this day in 1748, James Armistead is born. He began life as a slave, but he would become an important spy during the American...
taraNov 29, 20202 minThis Day in History: Covert operations & the American RevolutionOn this day in 1775, Americans take an important step in their fight against Great Britain: The Continental Congress establishes the...
taraOct 9, 20203 minThis Day in History: Agent 355 & the Culper Spy RingOn or around this day in 1780, a female agent in one of Washington’s spy rings may have been arrested. Can you believe that this woman...
taraSep 22, 20203 minThis Day in History: Nathan Hale, spy for George WashingtonOn this day in 1776, an American Patriot is executed by the British. Nathan Hale’s reported final words were brave and memorable. Maybe...
taraFeb 4, 20203 minThis Day in History: George Washington’s new spy ringOn this day in 1777, George Washington issues orders to Nathaniel Sackett, making him director of a new spy ring in the New York area....
taraDec 3, 20193 minThis Day in History: A Quaker woman overhears British soldiers plotting an attackOn this day in 1777, a Quaker woman overhears British soldiers plotting an attack on George Washington’s army. She decides to act! Lydia...
taraMar 26, 20193 minThis Day in History: The guy who spied on Benjamin FranklinOn this day in 1777, Dr. Edward Bancroft embarks on a journey to France. He plans to work as a spy! Bancroft would work directly with...
taraFeb 19, 20193 minThis Day in History: Former Vice President Aaron Burr is arrested for treasonOn this day in 1807, former Vice President Aaron Burr is arrested for treason. Less than three years earlier, he had killed Alexander...
taraSep 30, 20183 minThis Day in History: John André hanged for working with Benedict ArnoldOn this day in 1780, the head of the British Secret Intelligence, John André, writes a letter to British General Sir Henry Clinton. André...
taraSep 26, 20183 minThis Day in History: Washington discovers Benedict Arnold’s betrayalOn this day in 1780, George Washington discovers Benedict Arnold’s treachery. “Arnold has betrayed us!” he reportedly lamented. “Whom can...
taraSep 25, 20183 minThis Day in History: Benedict Arnold’s treachery exposedOn this day in 1780, British Major John André writes a letter to George Washington. He’d been caught with incriminating papers in his...
taraSep 22, 20183 minThis Day in History: The beginning of the end for Benedict ArnoldOn this day in 1780, Benedict Arnold secretly meets with British Major John André. His act of treason has become notorious. In fact, to...
taraAug 23, 20183 minThis Day in History: Rose O’Neal Greenhow, Confederate SpyOn this day in 1861, Confederate spy Rose O’Neal Greenhow is placed under house arrest. When the Civil War began, Greenhow was a widow...
taraSep 5, 20172 minThis Day in History: The Culper Spy Ring, Benjamin Tallmadge & a raid on Lloyd’s NeckOn this day in 1779, Benjamin Tallmadge leads a raid on Lloyd’s Neck. You may know Tallmadge as the leader of George Washington’s Culper...
taraApr 14, 20173 minThis Day in History: James Rivington, Patriot Spy or Loyalist?On this day in 1775, a mob hangs James Rivington in effigy. A few weeks later, they attacked his home and office. But were they insulting...
