Headed to Salem, Massachusetts. Not for witches. For pirates! ā ļø
We visited a pirate museum and learned about the Whydah, a commandeered slave ship. Although there were no enslaved Africans on board two crewmen of African descent joined Sam Bellamyās crew as it was the only way to control their destiny.
Our tour guide Julianna was knowledgeable and you could tell sheās a pirate enthusiast. She even gave us book recommendations. Yay for democratic piracy! š“āā ļø