‘The Gray House’ is inspired by Civil War history but isn’t itself inspiring

Let’s be honest, this isn’t the first historical movie to take liberties with the truth to make things more dramatic. I’ve learned to just go with it – if I’m not constantly fact-checking and worrying about what really happened or who’s a real person versus a fictional one, I usually have a good time. But if historical accuracy is important to you, I’d recommend checking out Gerri Willis’ 2025 book, “Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster.” It dives into the true story of an abolitionist who was a key player during the Civil War.








