Lydia Darragh: Patriot Spy

On December 3, 1777, Quaker mother Lydia Barrington Darragh bravely warned the Continental Army of a planned British attack after secretly overhearing officers meeting in her home, risking her safety to walk miles through snow under the pretense of getting flour so she could pass the message to Patriot contacts. Her intelligence reached George Washington in time to prepare for the assault at Whitemarsh, saving countless lives and earning her a place among Revolutionary-era heroes. Despite differing versions of exactly how her message was delivered, her courage remained unquestioned, and she continued supporting her family until her death in 1789. Lydia’s quiet bravery reminds us that doing what is right often requires risk, conscience, and courage, inviting us to “dare to do right” in our own choices in His Story today.

Read the full article here: https://familyschool.org/spotlight/lydia-daragh-6

This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.

Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.