I'm traveling to P-town, out at the very tip of Cape Cod, to the famous pirate museum. I had two wonderful book signings there last summer and am hoping for a few more this summer!
Museum details and location:
The Whydah Pirate Museum
16 MacMillan Wharf, Box 493
Provincetown, MA 02657
E-Mail: info@whydah.com
Telephone: 508-487-8899
Twitter: @whydahpirates
16 MacMillan Wharf, Box 493
Provincetown, MA 02657
E-Mail: info@whydah.com
Telephone: 508-487-8899
Twitter: @whydahpirates
Commanded by the famed pirate Sam Bellamy, the Whydah was wrecked off Wellfleet in 1717, taking with her the treasures of fifty plundered ships.
According to Cape Cod legend, Bellamy was returning to his lady-love, Maria Hallett, the “Witch of Wellfleet”, when his ship met disaster in one of the worst storms to strike the eastern seaboard.
Only two men of 146 made it to the beach alive, making the Whydah wreck the worst ever on the shores of the Cape.
Bellamy’s loss was history’s gain, however, as the contents of his once-proud flagship represent a unique look into the lives of the pirates, and an unprecedented cross-cultural sampling of treasures from the world of the 18th century.
Discovered by underwater explorer Barry Clifford, this archaeological shipwreck recovery project has been named a National Geographic Society “Special Event”, and our Provincetown Museum is the headquarters for our ongoing underwater archaeological missions.Find more info (and photos) at : http://whydah.com/whydah-museum/
Hi Katie, Wishing you a glorious time. It sounds lovely. FYI - I'd like to promo your new book on my blog on Thursday. Thanks and Take care
ReplyDeleteRebecca- I'd love that! Send me an email if you need anything from me!
DeleteI had a wonderful time at the museum - chatted with lots of nice people on vacation from all around the U.S. ;-)