Characters — Washington's Ring of Spies

The Forgotten Founding Father

Haym Salomon

Haym Salomon was not only a financier of the American Revolution but one of the earliest American spies. A member of the New York Sons of Liberty, he gathered intelligence for the patriot cause in British-occupied New York. Captured and imprisoned by the British twice, Salomon escaped both times and even helped other Americans escape as well.

Only later did he become a crucial financier of the war, helping sustain the revolutionary cause. His story is one of the most profound — and least told — chapters of the founding era.

"He gave his fortune, his health, and ultimately his life to the cause of American liberty — and history has barely whispered his name."

Candlelit scene evoking the era of the American Revolution

The People Behind the Story

Voices of the Revolution

Washington's Ring of Spies brings to life the extraordinary men and women whose courage, sacrifice, and ingenuity shaped the birth of a nation.

George Washington

Commander in Chief

George Washington understood that intelligence could win battles that muskets alone could not. As Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, he championed the use of espionage throughout the war and relied on secret intelligence networks like the Culper Spy Ring to outmaneuver British forces at critical moments.

Benjamin Tallmadge

Chief of Intelligence

Benjamin Tallmadge was only 24 years old when he became Chief of Intelligence for George Washington’s army. A close friend of Nathan Hale from Yale, Tallmadge helped organize and coordinate the intelligence operations that would grow into the Culper Spy Ring, creating secure channels of information that helped Washington outmaneuver British forces.

Haym Salomon

Spy & Financier of the Revolution

Polish-Jewish immigrant Haym Salomon was one of the earliest American spies. A member of the New York Sons of Liberty, he secretly gathered intelligence for the patriot cause in British-occupied New York. Captured and imprisoned by the British twice, Salomon escaped both times — even helping other American prisoners escape as well. Only later did he become a crucial financier of the Revolution, helping raise and secure funds that sustained the Continental Army.

Abraham Woodhull

Spymaster

Abraham Woodhull served as the central spymaster of the Culper Spy Ring. Operating under the alias “Samuel Culper Sr.,” Woodhull coordinated the collection and movement of intelligence from British-occupied New York through a network of couriers, coded messages, and invisible ink that carried critical information to General Washington.

The Characters

Haym Salomon

Voices of the Revolution

George Washington

Benjamin Tallmadge

Haym Salomon

Abraham Woodhull

See Their Story
Come to Life

The Characters

Haym Salomon

Voices of the Revolution

George Washington

Benjamin Tallmadge

Haym Salomon

Abraham Woodhull

See Their StoryCome to Life

See Their Story
Come to Life