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