Spy Through Parks: Heckscher, Family Program (Ages 10 and up), $4

Spy Through Parks: Heckscher, Family Program (Ages 10 and up), $4

By NYS Parks Long Island Environmental Education

Overview

Join us for a 250th Celebration event at State Parks!

Become a NY State Parks Code Breaker! Learn about the history and science of coding from the Revolutionary War. Break the secret code like Washington's spies did. Become part of the Culper Spy Ring that was right here on Long Island and put your skills to the test to crack Heckscher's code with a scavenger hunt.

Recommended for children Ages 10 and up. Meet in Field 3!

All outdoors! We may hike up to a 1-2 miles

$4.00 per person upon arrival. No parking fee will be in effect on weekends. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. Make sure all adults have a reserved ticket in your party. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.

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Category: Family & Education, Education

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Highlights

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Location

Heckscher State Park Field 3

1 Heckscher State Parkway

East Islip, NY 11730

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On Sale Feb 4, 2026 at 12:00 AM