Culper Spy Ring – Scavenger Hunt

Use the listed websites to help you research and answer the questions. You can record your answers in your Social Studies notebook or using Google Docs.


1. Who organized the Culper Spy Ring?

2. How did the Spy Ring adjust the way Caleb Brewter got his messages from his whaling boat?

Culper Spy Ring For Kids


3. Name three different types of technology used at that time and explain.

4. Tell about some of the undercover disguises used?

History for Kids


5. Who was Tallmadge’s main spy contact in Setauket, NY?

Setauket’s Spies


6. What was Nathan Hale’s famous quote?

Find Out More About Nathan Hale


7. Who was the only female member of the Culper Spy Ring?

8. What was the code name for the only female member of the Spy Ring?

Female Spies!


Check out these videos for more information.

Long Island’s Spies



There were more spies enlisted around New York!

9. Where did they get the name Culper Spies?

10. Name three of the Spies and their secret identities.

New York’s other spies


Culper Spies on Intel.gov