The largest collection of pirate artifacts recovered from a single shipwreck anywhere in the world!
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A gold bead of Akan origin is fused together with three or four silver coins recovered from the wreck of the Whydah. This small yet significant artifact, likely from a necklace, bracelet, or anklet, stands as one of the few intact Akan gold items found among the Whydah wreckage. The Akan people primarily live in regions of modern-day Ghana and southeastern Ivory Coast. © Whydah Pirate Museum
May your compass steer you toward wondrous adventures ahead! Wishing you a Happy New Year from the crew at the Whydah Pirate Museum! 🥳✨🏴☠️
When ‘Black’ Sam Bellamy and his crew spotted the Whydah in Bahamian waters, they followed her for three days. They finally caught her near Long Key, part of what is now called Exuma Island in the central Bahamas.
The captain of the Whydah knew resistance was futile and surrendered after only a single cannon was fired. Bellamy and his crew realized the fine qualities of their new prize, transferred their weapons and loot to the Whydah, and worked to convert the one-time slaver into “a free ship for free men”.
Painting by Gregory Manchess
This specially minted Spanish piece of eight is also known as a “royal strike”. Its exceptional craftsmanship was valued even then, insofar as it had been drilled so that it could be worn around the neck as jewelry.
A simple object can sometimes speak volumes. The coin contains a shield with symbols that represent the castles of Castile and the lions of Leon—the heart of the Spanish realm ruled by King Phillip IV.
The “tic-tac-toe” design on the opposite side of the coin carries an elaborate message. The two central columns represent the Pillars of Hercules, a reference to the Straits of Gibraltar once considered to be the end of the world, or a sea-road into the unknown. The middle three horizontal spaces contain the latin phrase “plus ultra” meaning “more beyond”.
In the upper left and the lower right corners, “P” stands for Potosi Peru (now Bolivia) where the coin was minted. In the upper right and the lower left is the monogram of Antonio de Ergueta, the assayer of the coin. The central square in the uppermost row contains an “8”—meaning that it is an eight-real coin; while the “53” on the central space of the bottom row is the year of minting—1653. 🏴☠️
This coin and many others are currently on display at the Whydah Pirate Museum on Cape Cod! Stop by and visit this holiday season. ⚓️
When it came to the close work called for in a boarding action, pistols were the weapon of choice. Up to a half-dozen, weighing about three pounds apiece, could dangle from cloth slings hanging over a pirate's shoulders, thus giving him far more firepower than a single musket and keeping his hands free as well.
Finely-made pistols were so prized that a pirate might bid almost two years worth of seaman's wages for a particularly fancy pair. This pistol is just such a weapon. Note the brass serpentine sideplate, the devil mask on the escutcheon and the "gargoyle" design on the butt cap. This solar deity may commemorate Louis XIV the "Sun-King" of France. On the other hand, certain features suggest a Scottish manufacturer. The design may therefore likewise commemorate William III, the life-long enemy of King Louis, as a "sun-king"
This weapon--together with a h**p holster--was found buried in the encrustation surrounding a cannon. Its handle was wrapped with a silk ribbon with a floral design. 🏴☠️
Sam Bellamy, the commanding officer of the Whydah, came from a background typical of many early 18th-century pirates. An experienced sailor from a poor family, he had little to lose by “going on the account.”
Sam Bellamy became one of the most successful pirate captains of his day, quickly acquiring a small flotilla and looting dozens of ships during a year-long voyage that took him through the Caribbean and back up the North American coast. When the Whydah sank, it was packed with large quantities of gold and silver, a testimony to Sam Bellamy’s success as a looter and leader of a pirate crew. 🏴☠️
Painting by Frank E. Schoonover
Recovered from the Whydah shipwreck, a possible early 18th century pirate emoji 😮 or more likely a deadeye. Crafted from hardwood, deadeyes served to secure the standing rigging supporting the mast. Rope was threaded through the deadeye’s three holes, and the deadeye itself was fastened to the ship’s hull with chainplate. 🏴☠️
The brass side plate from a pistol stands as an emblem, showcasing how the weapons recovered from the Whydah largely represent cutting-edge technology of the time. Notably, this side plate is one of only two known found artifacts inscribed with the name of a pirate ship; the other being the Whydah’s ship bell. 🏴☠️ .whydah
Join us at the on Sundays at 11am to Meet the Archaeologist! ⛏️🔍 Explore our methods of preservation as our archaeologist takes you on a journey through time. 🕯
You'll be invited to watch the excavation process live, ask intriguing questions, and unearth the mysteries of the past. Don't miss this chance to connect with history! 🏴☠️
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Looking for a swashbuckling good time? Let the sea breeze guide you to an unforgettable experience at the ! ⚓️
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of pirates - explore legendary artifacts from the Whydah Gally, board a replica pirate ship, and learn about Cape Cod’s very own pirate shipwreck. ☠️
Step into our archaeology lab, too, to learn about the years of persistent searching and historical research by dedicated professionals that made this discovery possible. 🥽
Don't miss out on this adventure! 🏴☠️
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Get into the holiday spirit early with our newest ornament at the ! 🏴☠️ Decorate your tree with a mix of pirate and holiday to make this season a truly adventurous one! ⚓️🎁
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Today marks the first day of our new business hours at the ! We will now be open Wednesday-Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Last entries are one hour before close! 🏴☠️
Keep an eye on our social media for the latest updates and details about how you can set sail on a new pirate adventure. Stay tuned for information about our business hours, too! ⚓️
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Join the spooktacular fun at the this Halloweekend! 🦇 We've got bewitching activities, a haunted house, and crafts for pirates of all ages. Don't miss the haunted adventure! 👻
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Check out our collection of baseball hats from the ! Get your hands on these stylish caps and show off your love for pirates. 🏴☠️
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Join our education staff at the for a guided tour through our exhibit! 🕯
The guided tour will begin at 12:30pm today. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the day but the guided tour will start right on time! ☠️🏴☠️
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Thank you to everyone who voted to name our dolphin here at the ! ⚓️
As a reminder, here were the top finalists: 🏆
Doubloon the Dolphin
Captain Finigan
Nugget the Dolphin
Captain Patchy
Timbers the Dolphin
Black Sand Bellamy
After the last round of voting, the results are in. One name in particular sailed past the rest ... ✨
Welcome to the Whydah Pirate Museum, Timbers the Dolphin! 🐬
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Join the spooktacular fun at the this Halloweekend - Friday, October 27th, and Saturday, October 28th! 🦇
Here's the plan... 🕯
Friday 6-8pm
Scary Haunted House and Ghost Museum Walkthrough - $20 ☠️
(Includes haunted house and museum admission for one person.)
Saturday 1-4:30pm
Kids Crafts, Games, and Spooky Haunted House - $12 🎃
(Includes activities for one adult and one child. Museum admission is not included and there will be a $5 fee for each additional child)
Saturday 6-8pm
Scary Haunted House and Ghost Museum Walkthrough - $20 ☠️
(Includes haunted house and museum admission for one person.)
To reserve tickets, please give us a call at (508) 534-9571, visit discoverpirates.com, or stop by the museum! 🏴☠️
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Discover the charm of locally made craftsmanship with our brand new mugs at the ! ✨☕️
Support your region while sipping your favorite brew - these mugs are made with care right here in New England. ⚓️
Grab yours today and enjoy your beverages in style! 😎
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Did you know that pirates had stoves aboard their ships? Check out the one we have in our Archaeology Lab here at the ! 🏴☠️
Ship’s biscuit, or as pirates called it, Hardtack, was a piece of bread eaten at nearly every meal. To eat it, the pirates soaked the rock-hard bread in their stew (Salmagundi) to soften it before taking a bite. 🕯
Typically, the tack was cooked ashore while the boats were being fitted with supplies and loaded aboard once it was ready. This was an inexpensive way to feed a large crew and the tack had a long shelf life! ⚓️
Want to embark on a pirate cooking adventure? You can sample Hardtack yourself! Use the recipe below but be warned… you’ll want to soak your tack in water or stew before eating or you might hurt your teeth! ☠️
Ingredients:
2 cups stone ground whole wheat flour
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 cup water
A wooden mallet (or rolling pin)
A lightly floured work surface
A greased baking sheet
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Combine flour and salt on work surface
3. Add water
4. Beat with mallet or rolling pin until 1⁄2 inch thick
5. Fold and repeat several times
6. Cut the dough into cookie-sized pieces
7. Place on the baking sheet and cook for 30 minutes
(Serves 5-8 portions)
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Get ready to plunder some Halloween fun at the ! 🦇 We've planned spooky activities for all ages to enjoy. Get ready for a haunted house that'll send shivers down your spine, thrilling games, and bewitching crafts! 🍭
Drop anchor with us on Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th for a swashbuckling good time! ☠️
5:30pm - Activities for Kids! 🎨
7:00pm - Activities for Adults! 🎃
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Set your course for adventure at the ! We will be open every day this week (even on Indigenous People’s Day!). 🏴☠️
Join us in exploring the fascinating world of pirates! Learn about Captain Sam Bellamy, his crew on the pirate ship Whydah, and what they left behind. ⚓️
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We're adjusting our hours at the ! Starting Tuesday, October 10th, we will be open from 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Thursday! Friday through Sunday, we will be open from 10am to 5pm. As always, we take last entries one hour before close. 🏴☠️
Come explore the artifacts and history of the high seas during our new operating hours! ☠️
Sunday: 10am-5pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am-4pm
Wednesday: 10am-4pm
Thursday: 10am-4pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Keep an eye on our social media for updates as our hours continue to change! ⚓️
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Don't forget to join us at the Osterville Village Library for an educational lecture tomorrow from 11am to 12pm! Dive into history as our education staff presents on the Golden Age of Piracy. 🕯
This lecture is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. Guests can even get pictures taken with a replica cannon from our museum! ☠️
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Ready to embark on a swashbuckling adventure like no other? Become a member at the and unlock a treasure trove of exclusive perks! ☠️
Aside from diving deep into pirate history and supporting our mission to preserve maritime and Cape Cod history, membership perks include access to members-only events, opportunities for one-on-one meetings with our expert conservators, and more! 🏴☠️
Give us a call or drop anchor at the museum to learn more about our membership tiers and the perks that come with them! ⚓️
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Join us after hours for a spine-tingling Halloween adventure at the ! ☠️ Explore our haunted house, play thrilling games, and get crafty with spooky creations! Don't miss out on this family-friendly fright fest! 🎃
Festivities begin at 5:30pm on Friday, October 27th, and Saturday, October 28th. Stay past 7pm for even more fright and fun for our adult patrons. See you there! 🕯
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It’s time for a science quiz! 🧪
When certain metals are submerged in seawater, they undergo electrolytic reactions. The metal starts to disintegrate and, when combined with the salts present in ocean water, the two form a conglomerate that cements rock, sand, clay, and any other nearby artifacts into a mass called a “concretion.” 🥽
Which metal do you think causes concretions to form?
A) Gold
B) Iron
C) Copper
D) Silver
Hint: This metal is outlined in the video. Let us know what you think the correct answer is in the comments! ☠️
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October is National Book Month! 📚
We've gone straight to the heart of our crew to find out their top picks from our gift shop's treasure trove of books! 📖 Discover reads that have captured our imaginations and set sail on literary adventures. From tales of the Whydah to gripping mysteries, these books have our seal of approval. Come aboard and grab your favorites today! ⚓
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Join us at the Osterville Village Library for a thrilling presentation on Saturday, October 7th from 11am to 12pm! Dive into history as our education staff presents on the Golden Age of Piracy. 🕯
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Have you ever wondered about how sailors traversed the open oceans over time? ⚓️
Join our education staff at the this Wednesday for a special lecture! Learn about the navigational tools and technology of the Golden Age of Pirates, hold device models, even take home a DIY celestial activity! ☠️
The lecture will begin at 1:30pm. Reservations are required! Please sign up for this lecture upon purchasing admission tickets. *This event is limited to 15 visitors* 🕯
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Join our education staff tomorrow at the for a guided tour through our exhibit! 🕯
The guided tour will begin at 11:30am. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the day but the guided tour will start right on time! ☠️🏴☠️
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A stack of Spanish silver reales taken from one of the “pirate share” concretions recently recovered from the shipwreck Whydah site. Stay tuned for more discoveries from this unique assemblage of artifacts. 🏴☠️
A Spanish silver coin, part of a trove hidden within a solid mass of archaeological treasures. Discoveries include dozens of silver coins, trade beads, and other items from the Pirate shipwreck Whydah. 🏴☠️@expedition.whydah #Archaeology #PirateHistory #PirateTreasure
A brass button unearthed from within a concretion alongside a treasure trove of artifacts including trade beads and silver Spanish coins! 🏴☠️ #pirate #shipwreck #archaeology #artifacts #piratetreasure #whydah
It’s time for a science quiz! 🧪 When certain metals are submerged in seawater, they undergo electrolytic reactions. The metal starts to disintegrate and, when combined with the salts present in ocean water, the two form a conglomerate that cements rock, sand, clay, and any other nearby artifacts into a mass called a “concretion.” 🥽 Which metal do you think causes concretions to form? A) Gold B) Iron C) Copper D) Silver Hint: This metal is outlined in the video. Let us know what you think the correct answer is in the comments! ☠️ - Join our crew on a voyage of discovery! 🌊 Follow us on Facebook: Whydah Pirate Museum (https://www.facebook.com/WhydahPirateMuseum) Follow us on Instagram: @whydahpiratemuseum (https://www.instagram.com/whydahpiratemuseum/) Follow the Dive Team on Instagram: @expedition.whydah (https://www.instagram.com/expedition.whydah/) Visit our Website: discoverpirates.com (https://www.discoverpirates.com/) Check out the Shipwreck Center: shipwreckcenter.org (https://shipwreckcenter.org/) #CapeCod #Pirate #Shipwreck #Museum #Artifacts #Archaeology #History #PiratesLife #Pirates #VisitYarmouth #Discover #Explore #ScienceQuiz #Science
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The Whydah Pirate Museum in West Yarmouth officially opened its doors to the public in June of 2016. The museum is home to thousands of items from the Whydah and houses the largest collection of pirate artifacts recovered from a single shipwreck anywhere in the world
Built within the existing structure of the old Zooquarium, the West Yarmouth museum contains multiple exhibit wings, the bell theater room, a walk-through partial replica of the Whydah Gally, a gift shop and bookstore, and the SeaLab and Learning Center—the museum’s onsite conservation laboratory. The museum is a state-of-the-art facility with LED theater lighting, flatscreen displays, and surround sound speakers.
As artifacts are continuously excavated, new exhibits are added to the Whydah Pirate Museum every year. The West Yarmouth museum is still relatively new with additional museum wings and an outdoor area planned for future development.
Since opening, the Whydah Pirate Museum, has been visited by hundreds of thousands of guests from every state in the United States, and dozens of countries worldwide. The museum has received numerous awards and critical acclaim for its preservation and presentation of the world’s first discovered pirate ship.
The staff and owners of the Whydah Pirate Museum are grateful to be part of the Yarmouth and greater Cape Cod community and look forward to providing the public with many years of education, enlightenment, and enjoyment.
