Pirates, conspiracy, highway robbers, and other sinister forces confronted ships in the Delaware River in the 17th and 18th Century. Travel back in time from 1693 to 1770 when Fort Mifflin was a defensive position against such men and used as a jail for captured privateers and hung those found guilty of piracy. This action packed program separates fact from fiction about pirates. You'll learn the "pirate code," see weapons that were used and the booty they fought and searched to hold.Program Format
1. You'll see the facts about pirates clothing.
2. Why did someone become a pirate?
3. Stoires of those that were famous pirates on the Delaware River and Bay.
4. Students will see the many pirate flags and the how they were developed and used.
5. We will present numerous pirate weapons and how they were used.
6. Finally, you'll see real pirate treasure that has been discovered along the Delware River and Bay.
Cost: $100.00
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 685-4165
(215) 685-4165
Fax: (215) 685-4166
http://www.fortmifflin.us/education.html
http://www.fortmifflin.us/education.html
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