AMC's Turn: Washington's Spies w/ Kimberly Phyfe

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In today's episode uncover the fact, fiction, and folklore of the Culper Spy Ring in the AMC TV show Turn: Washington's Spies that ran for four seasons from 2014-2017. Stephanie is joined by Revolutionary War Historian Kimberly Phyfe from the Three Village Historical Society (located in Setauket, NY). This episode was so much fun to record in person. Buckle up for a longer episode that is filled with passionate and enthusiastic historical discussion between two people who love period pieces. Thank you to everyone who submitted thoughts on the show! Thank you to the Sachem Public Library for recording in your booth!No Zoom disclaimer today, just some loud flushing that could not be muted :( Spoilers abound! Watch the show on AMC+, the first 2 seasons are available on the Philo app or for purchase.Visit the Three Village Historical Society on social media @threevillagehistory & TVHS.orgCulper Spy Weekend: September 6 & 7, 2025References: AMC's Turn Washington's Spies (2014-2017)Washington's Spies by Alexander RoseRemember Liss by Clare Bellerjeau & Tiffany Yecke BrooksNathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Graphic Novel series by Nathan HaleSpy Ring by Sarah Beth DurstThe American Revolution: A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt (Coming November 16, 2025 on PBS!)Stay tuned for Kimberly's lecture: Who is 355? in 2026Tri-Spy Tours: https://www.culper.com/Long Island 250: https://www.discoverlongisland.com/longisland250/Suffolk 250: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Suffolk250International Spy Museum in DCMemoir of Col Benjamin Tallmadge: https://archive.org/details/memoirofcolbenja00tall/page/n7/mode/2upSherwood Jayne HouseOutlanderHamilton The Musical~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you for listening and submitting your thoughts!Please consider subscribing to the podcast!Instagram: @escape.into.period.piecesEmail: [email protected] supporting PBS by visiting protectmypublicmedia.org and contact your senators for the next vote! Visit your local library and discover the local history that's right in your backyard!Please continue to take care of yourself and remember that period pieces can tell you a lot about our present and future. Till next time!

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