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History lovers from across Long Island headed to Setauket on Saturday for the Three Village Historical Society’s popular Culper Spy Ring Festival.
Now in its fourth year, the event showcases America’s first spy ring, which was used on Long Island to help General George Washington win the American Revolution.
There were volunteers in period garb, demonstrations on 18th century invisible ink that was used in the handwritten transmissions, historic house tours and more.
This year also featured an auction of items used to film Turn: Washington’s Spies on AMC, which focused on the Culper Ring, which had originated in Setauket.
The show was based on historian Alexander Rose’s 2007 book, Washington’s Spies: The story of America’s First Spy Ring.
The various attractions were set up at the Setauket Village Green and the Three Village Historical Society headquarters at 93 North Country Road.
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