The Story of Elizabeth Van Lew

Saturday, September 6, 2025 @ 12:00 PM (EDT)
Co-Ed
Magnolia Grange 10020 Iron Bridge Road ChesterfieldVA  23832
Saturday, September 6, 2025 @ 12:00 PM (EDT)
Co-Ed
Magnolia Grange 10020 Iron Bridge Road ChesterfieldVA  23832

The Story of Elizabeth Van Lew

Sep 06 (Saturday)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Co-Ed

Magnolia Grange

Meeting Dates

Sep 06, 2025

Each Saturday from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM

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When Virginia secedes from the Union and joins the Confederacy, Elizabeth Van Lew of Richmond is horrified. She risks everything to support the Union; her social standing, wealth and even life itself. She forms a powerful spy ring, known as the Richmond Underground, and she is credited with giving Union General U.S. Grant the most valuable information about Richmond that he received during the war. Libby McNamee, author of the newly published book, "The Union Spymistress: The Story of Elizabeth Van Lew" will share incites about the life of this interesting historical character.

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Historical Activities

Location

Magnolia Grange - Parking Lot at Magnolia Grange

Organizer Info

  • Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation

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Magnolia Grange 10020 Iron Bridge Road ChesterfieldVA  23832
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