EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 1 MIN
James Armistead Lafayette | The Spy Behind Enemy Lines
from The Road to 250 · host roadto250
During the American Revolution, James Armistead Lafayette served as a double agent for the Continental Army, secretly gathering intelligence while moving through British camps. Because British officers underestimated him, Armistead was able to pass critical information to American forces during the campaign leading to Yorktown. In this episode of Road to 250, discover the remarkable story of the spy whose courage and intelligence helped shape the fight for independence. Visit TheRoadto250.com for more American stories, events, podcasts, apparel, gifts, and ways to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
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During the American Revolution, James Armistead Lafayette served as a double agent for the Continental Army, secretly gathering intelligence while moving through British camps. Because British officers underestimated him, Armistead was able to pass critical information to American forces during the campaign leading to Yorktown. In this episode of Road to 250, discover the remarkable story of the spy whose courage and intelligence helped shape the fight for independence. Visit TheRoadto250.com for more American stories, events, podcasts, apparel, gifts, and ways to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
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