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Heroes & Headaches: Rhode Island's Piracy Story @ Hall
This engaging presentation explores what a pirate is, why people become pirates, democracy on board pirate ships, weapons, tactics, and more. Included in the discussion is a look at the history of pirate hunters from Rhode Island, their exploits locally and abroad, and how the pirate era came to an end. The audience will have a chance to ask questions.
Free and open to the public. Register below or contact the library for assistance.
Luca Rebussini is a Rhode Island native and historian. He is a 2016 and 2017 graduate of the University of Rhode Island with BA degrees in History and Secondary Education and a 2018 graduate of Western Governors University with a Masters in ESL. He currently teaches History in the Pawtucket School System.
- Date:
- Wednesday, May 3, 2023
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Contact:
- Robin Nyzio; RNyzio@cranstonlibrary.org; 401-781-2450, x201
- Location:
- Auditorium
- Branch:
- William Hall Library
- Audience:
- Adults School Age Teens
- Categories:
- History
Registration has closed.