TURN: Washington’s Spies

October 25th, 2017

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TURN: Washington’s Spies

2014

Created by Craig Silverstein

Starring Jamie Bell, Seth Numrich and Meegan Warner

This Revolutionary War drama takes place around Abe Woodhull, a young man divided between his loyalty to his British background and the respect he has for the Patriot cause. He joins a spy web under the direction of Gen. George Washington, establishing a network and taking courageous strides that set the tone for contemporary espionage.

Notable Filming Locations in and Around Richmond

Tuckahoe Plantation (12601 River Road, Richmond) – Home of Judge Richard Woodhull

Shirley Plantation (501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City) – Jail scenes

Three Lakes Park and Nature Center (400 Sausiluta Drive, Henrico)

The Farmers Bank of Virginia (19 Bollingbrook St., Petersburg)

Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown (16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam)


Take Your Turn on the Trail

Check out Virginia.org/TurnTrail for a map of filming locations, museums and Colonial-era attractions.

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