Did you know that privateers helped win the American Revolution, or that George Washington invested in privateer ships during the Revolutionary War? Privateers sailed with commissions from Continental Congress that gave them permission to attack British merchant ships and bring the goods back to American ports to sell.
Look for the Youth Programs team to learn more about the role of patriot privateers during the American Revolution!
*In the event of bad weather, this program will move to the lobby of the Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center.