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Special Event
Event
Pirates of Boston
Fee:
Free.Location:
This tour begins outside of Faneuil Hall near the Sam Adams statueDates & Times
Date:
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time:
5:30 PM
Duration:
1 hour and 15 minutes
Type of Event
Guided Tour
75 Minutes
Description
Did you know that colonial Boston was a hub of activity for the 18th Century's most notorious pirates? During this "Golden Age of Piracy" pirates lived in Boston, were imprisoned here, and sometimes were executed here. This program examines what led to the era's explosion of piracy, as well as what motivated the values of priate crews. Were these swashbucklers simply sea-going criminals, or did their belief in economic, social, and racial equality not only predate, but influence the later American Revolution? This program examines the lives of several of the most famous pirates who walked streets of Boston, including Captain William Kidd, "Black" Sam Bellamy, Ned Lowe, and Willian Fly.
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