Local Lecture Series...Spies, Covert Op by George Washington?

This looks very interesting and like a great way to spend some time before a late evening.

"The Amelia Island Museum of History invites the public to our next 3rd Friday on 3rd Street presentation, Friday, June 19th at 5:30 p.m. This month features Gerhardt Thamm, a retired CIA Intelligence Operative speaking on George Washington’s use of spies during the Revolutionary War. Although best known as a general and a president, Washington also developed a complex system of intelligence gathering that helped defeat the British and establish the United States. Washington utilized agents behind enemy lines, recruiting both Tory and patriot sources. He interrogated travelers for intelligence information, launched scores of agents on intelligence, counterintelligence and covert operations and yes, he read other people’s mail. Join us as we learn about this often over-looked aspect of warfare and our first president. Admission is free for museum members and $5 for non-members. For more information, contact the museum at 261-7378."