The “Culper Spy Ring” is the subject of a presentation by historian and author Bill Bleyer at the Shelter Island History Museum on Sunday, July 12, from 2-3:30pm. His lecture is the second in our 250th Speaker Series, which is part of the SIHM’s year-long commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Speaker Series is made possible by the generosity of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.
Bill Bleyer was a prize-winning staff writer for Newsday for 33 years before retiring in 2014 to write books and freelance for magazines and Newsday. He has authored seven books, including George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide in 2021. Bleyer tells the story of a secret spy network organized by George Washington and his subordinates to gather intelligence on the British in Manhattan and Long Island in 1778, two years after the Redcoats forced the Continental Army out of New York City.
The “Culper Spy Ring” presentation is free, but donations are always appreciated. Space is limited, and reservations are sold out. A few walk-ins may be available.
After the presentation, make sure to stop by the Havens Store and pick up a copy of George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide to read more about this amazing time in Long Island history!
Bill Bleyer was a prize-winning staff writer for Newsday for 33 years before retiring in 2014 to write books and freelance for magazines and Newsday. He has authored seven books, including George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide in 2021. Bleyer tells the story of a secret spy network organized by George Washington and his subordinates to gather intelligence on the British in Manhattan and Long Island in 1778, two years after the Redcoats forced the Continental Army out of New York City.
The “Culper Spy Ring” presentation is free, but donations are always appreciated. Space is limited, and reservations are sold out. A few walk-ins may be available.
After the presentation, make sure to stop by the Havens Store and pick up a copy of George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide to read more about this amazing time in Long Island history!