Historic Port of Washington Project
Thu, Apr 16
|North Carolina Estuarium
Blackbeard: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Pirate
Time & Location
Apr 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
North Carolina Estuarium, 223 E Water St, Washington, NC 27889, USA
Guests
About the event
Doors open at 5:15 pm.
Did you know Blackbeard once called Bath, North Carolina, home—and may have even come from there?
Join award-winning author and pirate expert Robert Jacob for a fascinating presentation exploring the real story behind Blackbeard. Drawing on original records from archives in England, France, and the American colonies, Jacob separates fact from myth—revealing new insights into Blackbeard’s life, origins, and legends.
Jacob, an inductee of the International Pirate Hall of Fame, is the author of multiple acclaimed books, including Blackbeard: The Truth Revealed, and has appeared on the History Channel series Beyond Oak Island as a pirate expert.
Don’t miss this engaging talk that uncovers the truth behind history’s most legendary pirate.