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December 8, 2025 β€’ 28 mins

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In this episode of Talk With History, hosts Scott and Jen reveal a little-known Civil War story about Confederate spy Rachel Pruitt Richardson. The story, told through a combination of historical research, family accounts, and a metal detecting adventure, explores the dramatic events on the Pruitt Farm in 1862 near Memphis, Tennessee. The podcast dives deep into Rachel's motivations, her family's struggles, and an incredible discovery that connects the past with the present. Join Scott and Jenn as they expand their YouTube channel journey by uncovering hidden stories of American history and sharing them with history lovers around the globe.

00:00 Introduction to an Untold Civil War Story

01:35 The Prewitt Farm and Its Historical Significance

04:02 The Metal Detecting Adventure Begins

06:34 Rachel Prewitt's Espionage and Family Legacy

11:03 Discovering Artifacts and Uncovering History

27:02 Reflections on History

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