Washington Spy Ring National Historic Trail Designation Act

Key Points

• This bill would create a new 50-mile national historic trail on Long Island, New York. It follows the path used by the Culper Spy Ring, a group of secret agents who helped George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
• The trail would connect several historic sites, including old taverns and homes in towns like Oyster Bay, Huntington, and Setauket. These spies are famous for uncovering Benedict Arnold's plot to betray the American colonies and helping the French army avoid a British ambush.
• A local group called the North Shore Promotion Alliance would manage the trail along with the Department of the Interior. This would help preserve the history of the area and could bring more tourists to these local communities.
• The trail would mostly follow existing village and city streets, including New York Route 25A. It would run from Great Neck all the way to Port Jefferson along the North Shore.

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