EXETER —The American Independence Museum (AIM) will welcome Real Pirates from Salem, Massachusetts, to historic Folsom Tavern (1775) for a maritime-themed Beer for History event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.
At the event, presented by Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, staff from Real Pirates Salem will introduce the story of the Whydah, a ship that sank off the coast of Cape Cod in April of 1717. The team will also share artifacts recovered in recent years from a 1715 Fleet ship of that same time period.
“Maritime culture has always been vital to New England,” said AIM Interim Executive Director Jennifer Carr.
“Hearing about the Whydah, the source of the world’s only fully authenticated pirate treasure today, makes this event such a unique opportunity.”
Based in Exeter, The Czar’s Brewery will provide craft beer for the event, while pizza will be available from OTTO Exeter. In addition to the programming and craft beer, the event will feature sea shanty sing-alongs, indoor/outdoor seating, and a firepit (weather permitting).
Priced at $20 for AIM members and $25 for non-members, Beer for History tickets include beer and pizza. Tickets for guests ages 13-20 are free. Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
The last Beer for History of the season will take place on Thursday, Nov. 21 and will feature beer from UNH BrewLab. To purchase tickets for either event, visit www.independencemuseum.org.