Privateer Trail: A Historic Walking Tour

When:
Saturday, Sep 20, 2025 11:00a -
12:30p

Where:
Beverly
Beverly
Beverly, MA 01915

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Admission:
$10

Hosted by:
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historicbeverly Historic Beverly

Categories:
History, Photoworthy

Event website:
https://historicbeverly.net/event/privateer-trail-tour-2/

Do you love tales of pirates and maritime history? Then this is the tour for you!  But what’s a privateer, you might ask?  A privateer was a privately owned and armed ship, authorized by a government during wartime to attack and capture enemy merchant vessels and their cargo. Essentially, they were privately owned warships commissioned to disrupt enemy shipping. The key difference between privateers and pirates is that privateers operated under a government's commission, while pirates did not.  That means privateers are basically licensed pirates!


Join us on this historic walking tour to learn about Beverly’s most famous privateers and their exploits.  Along the way, you’ll learn a lot of history, see some incredible historic homes and sites, and take in beautiful waterfront views. 


For tickets, please use the link in this event posting. 


Please note that the meeting location for the tour will be sent via email once you’ve registered.



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