New England Pirates Presented by Luca Rebussini In-Person
This presentation explains the history of the pirates and pirate hunters of New England during the Golden Age of Piracy. Learn why people became pirates; how pirate ships were run; weapons and tactics used; politics of the pirates, the government, and of the colonies; as well as how piracy ended. Welcome aboard as we discuss this hidden part of New England's history!
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged.
From Cranston, Rhode Island, Luca Rebussini is a 6th grade social studies teacher at Jenks Middle School in Pawtucket, R.I. Luca has bachelor's degrees in history and secondary education from the University of Rhode Island, as well as a master's degree in ESL from Western Governors University.
Luca began his pirate history speeches roughly three years ago out of a combination of a love of history, passion for teaching, and the fun of learning about the remarkable stories of pirates.