Do you love history, adventure and the sea? If so, join us for a comprehensive tour of the Salem Waterfront, America's first national historic site. Your tour includes admission to Real Pirates Salem where you will see authentic artifacts from the famed Whydah Shipwreck and you will be able to see (and touch) real pirate treasure. You will also learn about 12 historic structures including the Friendship and the Derby House. The tour will end at the House of Seven Gables one of America's most famous historic houses.
You will learn about the Triangle Trade during the colonial period, the actions of privateers during the American Revolution, and the global maritime trade with the Far East after American independence. You will discover how Salem became one of the most prosperous and influential ports in the nation, and how its maritime heritage shaped its culture and identity.
Posted By : 50kimmaries
My family and I visited Real Pirates Salem on October 16, 2023. I really liked the true history of the pirates that was given at the beginning of the tour. There were a lot of genuine artifacts, including a chest full of gold and silver. Genuine coins, and also genuine coins that you could actually touch. Even though there were a lot of historical facts, and very fascinating things that I didn’t know about pirates, my grandson was very interested in the way pirates would greet each other. They did not shake hands, but instead looped their index fingers together like a hook. For days and weeks after the tour, my five-year-old grandson was still wanting to greet me in the pirate way! Thank you for all of the information that was not generally known to me, about pirate life. The museum was very interesting for adults and kids alike.
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Posted On : 2023-10-24 06:38:33 
Posted By : stevesN3628GO
We loved this spectacular exhibit and walking tour! The exhibit experience was very well crafted — just perfect! Great and engaging information about real pirate history, verified and authenticated with real artifacts! I loved learning about the discovery of the shipwreck and seeing the electrolysis process happening in real time with recently discovered guns, dishes, coins, and other relics. I was especially impressed with the multimillion dollar display of actual Spanish silver and the chance to physically touch a pirate-minted coin!
Our tour guide (Stephanie) was very friendly and super knowledgeable. She was happy to answer all of our questions and tailor the experience just for us. She expertly weaved together not only pirate and maritime history, but also Salem history, U.S. history and literature. Her passion for history and storytelling is as contagious as it was impressive!
We spent about an hour in the museum and another 45 minutes on the tour — and then we went back to the museum and gift shop for more! Everyone was friendly and helpful and excited to share their love of authentic pirate history. If you want to learn about real pirate history in an entertaining, engaging, and inspiring way, don't miss the full exhibit and walking tour!
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Posted On : 2023-07-24 21:32:19
