Those of you who have bookmarked or subscribed to this blog for your love of the Age of Sail likely already know this … but just in case: the State Museum of South Carolina has just opened an exhibit on “Pirates, Privateers, and Buccaneers” that will run through 19 September 2010.
(Ironically, 19 September was the day I officially left the US Navy. Probably less coincidentally, it is also International Talk Like a Pirate Day.)
Sure, there is a lot of stuff just for kids, but also genuine pirate treasure, belt buckles, weapons, plates, and a ship’s bell retrieved from the bottom of the sea. For a neat review of the exhibit, check out Kristy Rupon’s feature at The State: “Pirate myths walk the plank.”
Field trip, anyone?!
Lydia Sharp
March 22, 2010 at 3:41 pm
September 19 *almost* has significance for me as well. It’s the day after my birthday. Whatever, close enough.
That exhibit sounds like fun! Too bad it’s a few states out of my reach. 🙁
nelsonleith
March 26, 2010 at 5:22 am
So that means you were born on Pirate’s Eve!