The Traitor and the Spy: Benedict Arnold, Major André, and the Plot to Surrender West Point

Prepare for the definitive story of Revolutionary War betrayal!

This lecture dissects the stunning conspiracy between American hero-turned-villain Benedict Arnold and British Intelligence Chief Major John André. Together, they hatched the high-stakes plot to sell West Point—the strategic key to the entire American Revolution—to the enemy.

Trace the secret, desperate midnight meetings and coded correspondence between the two men. Explore André's daring undercover mission and the agonizing moments of his capture, when the plans for the fortress were found hidden in his boot. This near-miss not only exposed Arnold as America's most infamous traitor but also directly sealed the tragic fate of the charismatic British spy.

Discover how one man's wounded pride and another's dedication to duty led to an act of treason that almost crushed the American cause. This is the pulse-pounding, human drama behind the treason that shook George Washington to his core.

About the speaker: James Calaski is a historian, speaker, researcher, writer, and genealogist.

Registration is required for this event, and open now. Reserve your spot today at www.mahwahmusuem.org  or at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-traitor-and-the-spy-benedict-arnold-major-andre-and-the-plot-to-surrender-west-point. Tickets are $5 per person, and free for Mahwah Museum members with discount code. Not sure you’re a member? Contact mahwahmuseum@gmail.com to find out.

The Mahwah Museum is open on Saturdays, October-June from 1-4 pm. Admission to Mahwah Museum is $5 per person. Admission is free for children 18 and under, students, and Mahwah Museum members. The Museum is located at 201 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ. Visit the museum website at www.mahwahmuseum.org for further details.