One of spies most responsible for conveying Intel that would help the North winthe war – Richmond, spinster and socialite Elizabeth “Crazy Bet” Van Lew.  Bet’s most important undercover spy?  Her former slave, Mary Bowser, whom Bet freed and educated.  Mary, along with the courageous, Harriet Tubman, are examples of the brave women, black and white, who risked their lives so others might one day be free.

 

Working to help the South to keep the sin of slavery alive, the beautiful Rose O’Neal Greenhouse who cast her spell on those in Lincoln’s administration to gain information to pass along to Jefferson Davis.  These women’s commitment to what they believed was crucial to the final outcome of the Civil War.

Harriet Tubman (pictured left) worked for the Union Army as a nurse, cook, and spy. She helped rescue an estimated 70-80 slaves using a network of anti-slavery safe house that became known as the Underground Rail Road.

 

Though very religious, Tubman had no problem pointing the gun she used for protection on fugitives who lost their nerve, declaring, “You’ll be free – or die!”