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George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring

This presentation is made possible by a grant from the New York Council for the Humanities, Speakers in the Humanities Lectures. Guest speaker, Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan will reveal how the five "Culpers" gathered information about British military activity on Long Island and Manhattan and sent it to George Washington. Hear about the compelling story of the accomplishments of Robert Townsend, Abraham Woodhull, Austin Roe, Caleb Brewster, and Anna Smith Strong. This presentation is not one to be missed! Open to the public. Meets at West Islip Public Library.

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