Our Mission

To educate the public as to the contribution of ordinary seamen to transatlantic
trade and  North American colonization during the period 1650 to 1730.

To educate the public as to the impact of piracy upon the economic cycle of
transatlantic trade during the Golden Age of Piracy.

To educate the public as to the impact of mans activities upon the
North Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay environment since
North American colonization began .

To employ living history interpretation as a primary method to educate the public
by accurately portraying the lifestyle, manner of dress and speech, common knowledge and skills, weapons, tools, and crew organization of both pirates and ordinary seamen both afloat and ashore during the Golden Age of Piracy.

To provide realistic portrayals of pirates and other seamen so the public,
especially children may readily see them in contrast to pirates and seamen
typically portrayed in the movie industry.

To cooperate with other non profit organizations that build, accept
or operate replica vessels of the period 1650 to 1730 in pursuit of the above goals.