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Sumpawams Creek play colonial tunes on the front lawn of Emma Clark Library. Photo by Talia Amorosano

Art Billadello talks to visitors about the significance of the Setauket Presbyterian Church. Photo by Talia Amorosano

The Simkus family from Mount Sinai wear Culper Spy T-shirts in celebration of the event. Photo by Talia Amorosano

Michael Tessler speaks to a group about the history of the Culper Spy Ring. Photo by Talia Amorosano
History came alive on July 23 at the second annual Culper Spy Day, a collaboration of 18 organizations including Tri-Spy Tours, the Three Village Historical Society, The Long Island Museum, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization and Stony Brook University’s Special Collections. Hundreds of community members endured the heat to come out and learn about the amazing story behind George Washington’s Setauket Culper Spy Ring. Activities, which took place in Setauket, Stony Brook and Port Jefferson, included tours, battle reenactments, colonial cooking demonstrations, live music, crafts and more.