Visitors to Special Collections on Culper Spy Day, September 16, 2017.
More than 100 visitors experienced history first-hand in Special Collections on Saturday, September 16 for the third annual Culper Spy Day. Through guided tours, they learned about the spy ring and viewed SBU’s two original George Washington letters written during the American Revolution. Read more here.
The Three Village area is full of hidden intrigue and evidence of how America’s first spy ring secretly provided Washington the information he needed to turn the tide of the American Revolution. Culper Spy Day is collaboration of local historical and cultural organizations that host diverse events to tell the amazing history behind the Ring. Activities throughout the community included tours, battle reenactments, colonial cooking demonstrations, musical performances, crafts and more.
Portion of Letter, George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, September 24, 1779.
Kristen Nyitray
Latest posts by Kristen Nyitray (see all)
- Pictures from the Past: Exploring Stony Brook 50 Years Ago - November 3, 2025
- Special Collections and University Archives at the LGBTQ+ History Month Opening Celebration - October 31, 2025
- 50th Anniversary Homecoming: Class of 1975 Visits the University Archives - October 27, 2025
