Pirates

Climb aboard the ship of a pirate to learn how Blackbeard, the Davis trio and others carved out their own slice of Bay history.

A black flag features a white skull and crossbones.
A modern interpretation of the skull and crossbones flag (known as Jolly Roger) that was said to have been flown by 18th century pirate ships before or during an attack. (Axel Alvarez/Shutterstock)
Historical sketch of Blackbeard with lit fuses in his beard
This portrait depicts Blackbeard with his legendary braided beard filled with lit fuses. (Image courtesy Wikipedia)