Learn about Florida’s pirates Saturday
The Carrabelle History Museum will present a speaker program Saturday, Jan. 18 about the Pirates of the Florida West Coast.
This free program, from 10 a.m. to noon ET at C-Quarters Marina in Carrabelle, will feature Robert Jacob, author and historian, who brings over 50 years of experience in living history portrayals and a passion for uncovering the truths behind myths and inaccuracies in historical records.
Known for his expertise in pirate history, he has authored several books, including A Pirate’s Life in the Golden Age of Piracy; Pirates of the Florida Coast: Truths, Legends, and Myths; and Blackbeard: The Truth Revealed.
Drawing from his research and writings, Jacob will share tales of daring adventures, treasure hunts, and legends, as he explores the truths, myths, and legends of Florida’s pirate past.
Florida’s pirate history is brimming with colorful stories of plundering along the coasts and shipping lanes, from Key West to Pensacola and beyond. Jacob’s presentation will delve into these accounts, shedding light on figures like the legendary José Gaspar and the pirates of Florida’s West Coast while separating fact from fiction.
Jacob’s lifelong dedication to history earned him induction into the International Pirate Hall of Fame. His research, prompted by the contradictions in historical records, culminated in his first book in 2018 after a decade-long quest for accurate information on pirates.
There is no fee for this program but donations are gladly accepted to defray costs. Sponsored by C-Quarters Marina and Shaun Donahoe Realty. For more information, visit www.carrabellehistorymuseum.org or contact carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com or 850-697-2141. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
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Prior to then, David Adlerstein began as a newspaperman with a small Boston weekly, after graduating magna cum laude from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. He later edited the weekly Bellville Times, and as business reporter for the daily Marion Star, both not far from his hometown of Columbus, Ohio.
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