For Kids: 4pm-5pm

On Wednesday April 22nd at 4pm, children in grades 1-6 are invited to learn all about pirates! During this time we will set sail on an adventure to recover my wrongfully gained treasure while learning pirate skills along the way. Activities will include dressing up, a craft, games, and using a compass to locate and uncover buried treasure. Registration is required and begins on April 8th. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this program!

For Adults: 6pm-7pm

This presentation explains the history of the pirates and pirate hunters of Rhode Island during the Golden Age of Piracy.  Topics discussed are why people became pirates, how pirate ships were run, weapons and tactics used, politics of the pirates, the government, and of the colonies, as well as how piracy ended.  Welcome aboard as we discuss this hidden part of Rhode Island’s history!

Luca Rebussini is from Cranston, R.I.  I am a 6th grade social studies teacher at Jenks Middle School in Pawtucket, R.I.  I am a 2016 and 2017 graduate of URI with bachelor’s degrees in history and secondary education respectively and a 2018 graduate of Western Governors University with a master’s degree in ESL.  I began my pirate history speeches in December of 2021 out of a combination of a love of history, passion for teaching, and the fun of learning about the remarkable stories of pirates.

Registration is required and begins April 15 at 9am

Sponsored by Friends of the Narragansett Library