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Heroes & Headaches: New England's Story of Piracy at Home and Abroad

Heroes & Headaches: New England's Story of Piracy at Home and Abroad In-Person

This presentation explains the history of the pirates and pirate hunters of New England during the Golden Age of Piracy.  Topics discussed are why people became pirates, how pirate ships were run, weapons and tactics used, politics of the pirates, the government, and of the colonies, as well as how piracy ended. 

Welcome aboard as we discuss this hidden part of New England's history! 

Our speaker is Luca Rebussini from Cranston, R.I. 

Registration is suggested.

Date:
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time:
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Meeting Room
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Library Event     Talk/Lecture  
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