Before the AMC television series, not many Americans, let alone Long Islanders knew of the George Washington's Revolutionary war Culper spy ring centered here on long Island, NY. We may have heard of them, but knew very little details.Growing up in Massapequa I thought of anything east of Bayshore to be out in the country. Now living only a few miles away from Setauket, I'm amazed to hear about all the people the streets are named after.
Today you can step back in time and visit the hamlet of Setauket and walk in the foot steps of the first American spy ring. On Route 25A North Country Rd. Known then as the Kings Highway, overlooking the Long Island Sound, visit the town of Setauket that was under British military occupation during the revolutionary war in 1778. Stop by the Setauket Presbyterian Church and the church yard cemetery where Abraham Woodhull and other famous Setauket residents are buried. Visit the Brewster house, the tavern were British troops were spied on. Also see Raynham Hall, circa 1738 in Oyster Bay, Home to the Robert Townsend who became part of the spy ring. The house is now open for tours.
For more information on Turn, Washington's Spy Ring, go to the Three Village Historical Society website.
The final season of "Turn, Washington's Spies" air's this June on AMC.
Past episodes are available online.
Read about the Culper spy ring: On Wikipedia https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culper_Ring
Places to visit near Setauket
- Stony Brook Village
- Three Village Inn
- The Three Village Historical Society
- Long Island Museum
- Port Jefferson Harbor
- Smithaven Mall
- James General Store
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