Pirates of New England

Wednesday, March 12th, 6:30-7:30pm, Community Room

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!

About the presenter: Luca Rebussini is from Cranston and is a 6th grade social studies teacher at Jenks Middle School in Pawtucket. He is a 2016 and 2017 graduate of URI, with bachelor's degrees in history and secondary education, respectively, and a 2018 graduate of Western Governors University, with a master's degree in ESL. His presentations on pirate history draw on his love of Rhode Island history, passion for teaching, and the fun of learning about the remarkable stories of pirates.

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