Episode 185 Spies of the Civil War - Rose Greenhow

About this episode

This episode uncovers the life of famed spy Rose O’Neal Greenhow and her role in Southern espionage during the Civil War.

A storm‑tossed blockade‑runner, a satchel of Confederate gold, and a woman whose secrets shaped the early days of the Civil War—this episode uncovers the life of famed spy Rose O’Neal Greenhow. From Washington parlors to prison cells to the dark waters off Fort Fisher, her story reveals the hidden world of Southern espionage and the final choice that bound her to the cause she refused to abandon. Join the Community on Patreon: Want more Southern Mysteries? You can hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries 🎧 Explore More Southern Mysteries Visit SouthernMysteries.com for more episodes and source lists. 📱 Follow on Social Media: Facebook: Southern Mysteries PodcastTikTok @southernmysteriesInstagram: @southernmysteriesEmail: southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com Episode Sources Greenhow, Rose O’Neal. My Imprisonment and the First Year of Abolition Rule at Washington. London: Richard Bentley, 1863. Pinkerton, Allan. The Spy of the Rebellion: Being a True History of the Spy…

People in this episode

Host: Shannon Ballard

Topics covered

• Civil War
• espionage
• Southern history
• female spies
• Rose Greenhow
• true crime

Keywords

• Rose Greenhow
• Civil War
• espionage
• Southern history
• female spies
• true crime
• Patreon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon

Books & works: My Imprisonment and the First Year of Abolition Rule at Washington, The Spy of the Rebellion: Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army During the Late Rebellion, Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison

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