Special Event

Event

Captain Kidd’s Pirate Day lands at Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard

First State National Historical Park

Fee:

Free. Fees apply for some activities and treats such as face painting and a Kona Ice truck.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, July 9, 2022

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

4 hours

Type of Event

Partner Program

Description

Ahoy! Kids and families will celebrate the life of pirates at Captain Kidd’s Pirate Day on Saturday, July 9 on the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation shipyard campus. Dress as your favorite pirate for tours of Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware, plus pirate crafts, cannon demonstrations, and scavenger hunts inspired by the infamous Captain Kidd. Admission and parking are free thanks to Kenny Family ShopRite stores, the Kenny Family Foundation, and Noramco. Fees apply for some activities and treats such as face painting and a Kona Ice truck.

The afternoon of pirate fun is happening at the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard and it’s Copeland Maritime Center and campus, 1124 East 7th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. For details and updates visit KalmarNyckel.org/pirate or call 302.429.7447.


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