‘Espionage in New York City: From World War I to the Cold War’ Webinar

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. Though arguably no other time period in NYC’s history saw greater espionage activity than between World War I and the Cold War, where secret agents and informants plied the streets by the thousands. This is the story of New York’s 20th-century master spies and their tradecraft.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the history of espionage in New York City between World War I and the Cold War, from government spies who inspired James Bond to top-secret programs.

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

• 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 FBI’s first double agent who busted the largest German spy ring in America
• 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!

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the full replay for one week!

See you there, virtually! $10

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