Collection: Elizabeth Van Lew
Elizabeth Van Lew – The Secret Ally of Liberty Celebrate the daring legacy of Elizabeth Van Lew, the Union’s most ingenious spy inside the heart of the Confederacy. The Elizabeth Van Lew Collection at the Green Dragon Tavern honors her courage, intelligence, and unyielding commitment to freedom in America’s most divided hour. From covert messages and hidden codes to acts of defiance carried out in plain sight, Van Lew risked everything to uphold her conscience and country. These designs pay tribute to her spirit—blending historical reverence with timeless style for those who admire the quiet heroes who changed history. Wear your respect for a woman who proved that true patriotism sometimes means standing alone.
Who was Elizabeth Van Lew?
Elizabeth Van Lew was an American abolitionist, Southern Unionist, and philanthropist who recruited and acted as the primary handler of an extensive spy ring for the Union Army in the Confederate capital of Richmond during the American Civil War.
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