The True Story of the Culper Spy Ring

History buffs have long been fascinated by the operation of the Long Island-based Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution, especially since the airing of the AMC series Turn. Over the years, there have been many legends, such as the role played by Anna Strong’s clothesline and ways the spies operated to support George Washington’s Continental Army. This presentation by author and historian Bill Bleyer separates facts from fiction and details the ingenious operation of the intelligence network that helped win the war.