The Spy Who Delivered: Elizabeth Van Lew’s Secret Postal Legacy
About this episode
This episode explores the life of Elizabeth Van Lew, a Union spy in the Confederacy and the first postmaster of Richmond, Virginia.
This episode of Mailin' It! celebrates Women's History Month by exploring the extraordinary life of Elizabeth Van Lew, a prominent Richmond socialite who risked everything to operate a successful Union spy ring from the heart of the Confederacy. Joined by historian and former postmaster Sara Martin, hosts Karla Kirby and Jeff Marino uncover the story of how Van Lew's espionage and unwavering loyalty led to her groundbreaking appointment as the postmaster of Richmond, Virginia, after the Civil War.
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