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‘Spy City: The History of Espionage in New York City’ Webinar

“Upon Secrecy, Success Depends.” – George Washington

From the Revolutionary War to the present day, covert ops have flourished in the five boroughs of New York City — after all, its myriad of parks, miles of subway, and millions of residents have long created the perfect environment for espionage activity. This is the story of Spy City, your mission begins now.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the history of espionage in New York City over four centuries of covert activity, from government spies to top-secret programs.

Led by writer, historian, and New York City tour guide Lucie Levine, our covert virtual experience will include:

  • America’s first spy ring, and how it successfully thwarted everything from surprise attacks by the British to a plan to circulate counterfeit American currency
  • The story of how a German Naval Intelligence officer pulled off one of the most successful acts of sabotage in US history, and how it has affected one of NYC’s most famous landmarks till this very day
  • The inside scoop on the covert weekly meetings at the St. Regis Hotel during World War II between William Donovan, the head of the OSS, and William Stephenson, the head of the British Security Coordination
  • The connection between Manhattan and the Manhattan Project, and which famous building in New York contained a secret laboratory enriching uranium
  • Uncovering why the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall were surrounded by naval intelligence agents for the duration of WWII

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Lucie — any and all questions about espionage in NYC are welcomed and encouraged!

See you there, virtually! $10.

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

Testimonials

“Topic was fascinating & presenter was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and FUNNY!!” -Deborah

“The information was new and interesting, and it was presented in an engaging way” -Sarah

“Lucie was extremely knowledgable and engaging. She presented the information in a fun and interesting way. This has been one of my favorite webinars that I’ve seen so far!” -Elah

“Lucie’s presentation was excellent, lively, fun & full of great facts – she did a great job of weaving a ton of facts into a coherent trip through the centuries, no easy task!” -Mary











When: Wed., Jun. 17, 2020 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

“Upon Secrecy, Success Depends.” – George Washington

From the Revolutionary War to the present day, covert ops have flourished in the five boroughs of New York City — after all, its myriad of parks, miles of subway, and millions of residents have long created the perfect environment for espionage activity. This is the story of Spy City, your mission begins now.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the history of espionage in New York City over four centuries of covert activity, from government spies to top-secret programs.

Led by writer, historian, and New York City tour guide Lucie Levine, our covert virtual experience will include:

  • America’s first spy ring, and how it successfully thwarted everything from surprise attacks by the British to a plan to circulate counterfeit American currency
  • The story of how a German Naval Intelligence officer pulled off one of the most successful acts of sabotage in US history, and how it has affected one of NYC’s most famous landmarks till this very day
  • The inside scoop on the covert weekly meetings at the St. Regis Hotel during World War II between William Donovan, the head of the OSS, and William Stephenson, the head of the British Security Coordination
  • The connection between Manhattan and the Manhattan Project, and which famous building in New York contained a secret laboratory enriching uranium
  • Uncovering why the Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall were surrounded by naval intelligence agents for the duration of WWII

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with Lucie — any and all questions about espionage in NYC are welcomed and encouraged!

See you there, virtually! $10.

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

Testimonials

“Topic was fascinating & presenter was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and FUNNY!!” -Deborah

“The information was new and interesting, and it was presented in an engaging way” -Sarah

“Lucie was extremely knowledgable and engaging. She presented the information in a fun and interesting way. This has been one of my favorite webinars that I’ve seen so far!” -Elah

“Lucie’s presentation was excellent, lively, fun & full of great facts – she did a great job of weaving a ton of facts into a coherent trip through the centuries, no easy task!” -Mary

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