Episode 208: Culper Spy Day

Culper Spy Day has been an annual tradition on Long Island for over a decade. Created by Margo Arceri in conjunction with the Three Village Historical Society, it has grown into a weekend-long celebration of resilience and resistance during the Revolutionary War. I made the trip this year to experience the sights and sounds and mingle with people who share a similar passion for local history.

You'll hear from organizers, authors, librarians, historical reenactors, and visitors from near and far. Each has their own story to tell about how they became fascinated with the Culper Spy Ring and figures such as Benjamin Tallmadge, Abraham Woodhull, and Anna (Nancy) Smith Strong.

And if you missed it, don't worry. Next year will be a mega Culper Spy Day coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

Further Research

• Three Village Historical Society
• Three Village Community Trust
• Setalcott Indian Nation
• George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring (Emma S. Clark Library)
• Second Regiment Light Dragoons
• The Brewster House
• 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers
• Drowned Meadow Cabin
• Tri-Spy Tours
• Authors Row
  • Sarah Beth Durst, Spy Ring
  • Peggy Wirgau, To Outwit Them All
  • Mark Sternberg, Culper Spy Austin Roe…the Joiner?
  • Kristina Raevsky, Marriage or Espionage: Read Between the Lines
  • Richard Welch, General Washington’s Commando
• Intro Music: https://homegrownstringband.com/
• Outro music: Capering by Blue Dot Sessions CC BY-NC 4.0