Cannons, pewter plates, ceramics, gold flakes, and even an underwater replica are only some of the highlights of these exciting Queen Anne's Revenge exhibits. As our infamous captain spent considerable time on the eastern seaboard, also listed are locales with historical affiliations with Blackbeard as well as a calendar of upcoming presentations by QAR historians and archaeologists.
The North Carolina Maritime Museum
Beaufort, NC www.ncmaritimemuseum.org
Home to the most comprehensive Blackbeard exhibit, the NC Maritime Museum features large artifacts like cannons and bells, as well as smaller items such as plates, medicinal equipment, small arms, and ceramics. Also, make sure to see the underwater video of the archaeologists at work and see a model of how the QAR is believed to have looked before she sank. Learn more...
The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Pine Knoll Shores, NC www.ncaquarium.org
Visit the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores to see an underwater replica of the QAR complete with a full array of fish and other marine animals. While you're there, be sure to experience The Living Shipwreck exhibit featuring another famous North Carolina shipwreck, the German submarine U-352. Learn more...
The North Carolina Museum of History
Raleigh, NC www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
Knights of the Black Flag: March 6 - July 7, 2009
Pirates — those swashbuckling, seafaring scoundrels — will swagger to the forefront in a major exhibit at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Knights of the Black Flag will explore the legacy of infamous rogues of the high seas, from ancient times to the present. Intriguing artifacts, legends and history will bring their ruthless adventures to life. Learn more...
