Fall Evening Tours - Pirates of Boston

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.

This tour begins outside of Faneuil Hall near the Sam Adams statue.

*If you have a group larger than five people, please reach out at [email protected] or 617-429-6760.

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