Real Pirates Salem

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the crew at Real Pirates Salem!

Spending the day in Salem? We’re open and ready to welcome you aboard! 🦜

09/06/2026

🏴‍☠️Ahoy mateys! Did you catch Director of the Whydah Project Brandon Clifford's recent feature with The Boston Globe?! Congrats to Brandon, Expedition Whydah, & Whydah Pirate Museum! The fantastic work your crews accomplish is a feat worthy of the high seas!

Reshared from The Boston Globe: A pirate shipwreck lies off the coast of Cape Cod. Here’s what Emily Sweeney learned about its history at the Whydah Pirate Museum ().
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🎥: Maria Pemberton, with footage from

09/03/2026

🏴‍☠️ Want to take your Real Pirates Salem visit to the next level? Book a Director’s Tour! Discover the true story of the Whydah and hear pirate history straight from our master storytellers!

🎟️ Book now:

Book your Real Pirates Tickets for a family-friendly outing in Salem. Sail through pirate history with the Museum Experience or Director's Tour.

09/02/2026

🎃 As Salem gears up to celebrate the Halloween season, we invite you to set sail on a journey back in time with us at Real Pirates Salem. Discover the tales of real-life pirates, uncover the folklore of the "witch of Wellfleet," explore our interactive exhibits, and see some authentic pirate treasure!

Purchase your tickets ahead of time on our website at realpiratessalem.com/tickets !

Will you be stopping by Real Pirates during your Halloween adventure in Salem? Let us know in the comments! ⚓️👻

Image: Vintage 1931 "Pirate and Witch" Halloween postcard, C.W. Faulkner & Co., Ltd.

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08/31/2026

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy! Did you know that you don't have to come to Salem to experience the true tales and artifacts of Real Pirates?
⚓ We can sail the museum to your school, business, or club with our offsite “Show and Tell” program, featuring real artifacts like coins and cannonballs!

🎨Here are some wonderful pieces of art gifted to our crew by “Show and Tell” participants! 🦜

Book your “Show and Tell” experience with us by sending us a message at [email protected] ☠️

08/29/2026

Did you know that our very own "Black Sam" Bellamy briefly sailed on a crew with none other than Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard? 🌊⚓️

Before Sam Bellamy became the famous pirate captain we know today, he served alongside Blackbeard, who would go on to become one of the most notorious pirates in history. Known for his fearsome appearance, complete with legends of lit fuses under his hat to create a terrifying image, Blackbeard was a master of intimidation on the high seas. He's certainly quite a foil to our own Black Sam Bellamy, who was renowned as the Prince of Pirates and a Robin Hood of the sea!

Come to Real Pirates Salem to learn more about these legendary pirates and their adventures! From their daring exploits to their iconic Jolly Roger pirate flags, there’s so much to discover. 🏴‍☠️