Calling all buccaneers! Set sail for the North Carolina Museum of History on July 25th from 10 – 11:30am to hear pirate tales, learn about Blackbeard and other notorious seafarers, make a seaworthy craft, and challenge a real pirate to a sword fight.

Yes, you can participate in a solo sword “fight” with pirate re-enactor Wes Caudill. In the duel, use a sword that you make from Funnoodles® (foam pool toys that resemble noodles). Caudill is a member of the Raleigh Fencing Club and the Ship’s Company, a group known for its dramatic presentations of pirate sword fighting.

Children ages 5 – 8 with an adult are welcome. There is a limit of 20 participants, so call to register now. The fee for this program is $10 ($8 Museum Associates members). To register, call 919-807-7992 by July 22.

Cost: $10 ($8 Museum Associates members). To register, call 919-807-7992 by July 22.