AMC's Turn: Washington's Spies w/ Kimberly Phyfe

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Escape into Period Pieces

Stephanie Reese

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On Escape into Period Pieces we talk all things related to the Period Piece Genre or TV/Films set in different time periods. Each episode we'll break down why people watch them, why they are continually loved, and why you should give them a chance. I'll give some background information on the episodes or film we'll be discussing before diving into a chat with a guest. Come along for the ride! Episodes are posted biweekly Cover art by Kristen Reese. Inspired by Green Gables, Orchard House, and Pemberley. Email: escape.into.period.pieces.podcast@gmail.com

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AMC's Turn: Washington's Spies w/ Kimberly Phyfe

Escape into Period Pieces

2 hours 22 minutes 39 seconds

4 months ago

AMC's Turn: Washington's Spies w/ Kimberly Phyfe

In today's episode uncover the fact, fiction, and folklore of the Culper Spy Ring in the AMC TV show Turn: Washington's Spies that ran for four seasons from 2014-2017.

Stephanie is joined by Revolutionary War Historian Kimberly Phyfe from the Three Village Historical Society (located in Setauket, NY). This episode was so much fun to record in person. Buckle up for a longer episode that is filled with passionate and enthusiastic historical discussion between two people who love period pieces.

Thank you to everyone who submitted thoughts on the show!

Thank you to the Sachem Public Library for recording in your booth!

No Zoom disclaimer today, just some loud flushing that could not be muted :(

Spoilers abound! Watch the show on AMC+, the first 2 seasons are available on the Philo app or for purchase.

Visit the Three Village Historical Society on social media @threevillagehistory & TVHS.org

Culper Spy Weekend: September 6 & 7, 2025

References:

AMC's Turn Washington's Spies (2014-2017)

Washington's Spies by Alexander Rose

Remember Liss by Clare Bellerjeau & Tiffany Yecke Brooks

Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Graphic Novel series by Nathan Hale

Spy Ring by Sarah Beth Durst

The American Revolution: A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt (Coming November 16, 2025 on PBS!)

Stay tuned for Kimberly's lecture: Who is 355? in 2026

Tri-Spy Tours: https://www.culper.com/

Long Island 250: https://www.discoverlongisland.com/longisland250/

Suffolk 250: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Suffolk250

International Spy Museum in DC

Memoir of Col Benjamin Tallmadge: https://archive.org/details/memoirofcolbenja00tall/page/n7/mode/2up

Sherwood Jayne House

Outlander

Hamilton The Musical

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