Episode 22 - The Culper Ring

by Jerry Ji

The Culper Ring was America’s first intelligence agency, operating during the American Revolution. It was the only source of information on British activities, and such it was vital to the American victory during the war. This podcast delves into the history and workings of the Culper Ring, as well as the Culper Code that encrypted all of their messages. Although it receives very little recognition nowadays, the Culper Ring was a key factor during the American Revolution.

Works Cited

George Washington, Spymaster. (n.d.). Retrieved October 31, 2018, from https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/spying-and-espionage/george-washington-spymaster/

Gould, K. (2016, May 06). Culper Spy Ring. Retrieved October 31, 2018, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Culper-Spy-Ring

History.com Editors. (2010, March 19). The Culper Spy Ring. Retrieved October 31, 2018, from