• The Spy Who Outsmarted the Confederacy – Mary Bowser’s Hidden Heroism

  • Feb 1 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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The Spy Who Outsmarted the Confederacy – Mary Bowser’s Hidden Heroism

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  • 📢 Did you know that one of the greatest spies in American history was a formerly enslaved Black woman?

    Meet Mary Bowser, the brilliant Union spy who risked her life by infiltrating the Confederate White House during the Civil War. Posing as an illiterate servant, she memorized top-secret battle plans and passed them to the Union—helping turn the tide of history!

    In this episode, we uncover her hidden heroism, the dangerous world of Civil War espionage, and why her contributions were nearly erased from history books.

    🔗 Want to keep learning? Visit HeyMrsDeb.com for free printables—a coloring page for little ones and a worksheet for older kids and adults!

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