Newport Harbor Nautical Museum

Search For Blackbeard’s Ship Comes To NHNM Beginning May 16th

The Noted Edward Teach (aka Blackbeard) To Be Exhibited At NHNM

Through a collabaoration with the North Carolina Maritime Museum, the NHNM will be exhibiting their traveling exhibit, "The Search for Queen Anne’s Revenge”, beginning May 16 and continuing through August 1, 2008.

This exhibit contains many of the artifacts from the famed pirate Blackbeard’s flagship. Some of the artifacts on display will include blunderbuss barrels, cannon balls, platters and sounding weights salvaged from the wreck of Blackbeard’s vessel. In addition, the timing of the exhibit will coincide with the Museum’s "Buccaneers on the Bay" pirate-themed fundraiser coming up on May 16th and will add authentic flair to the festivities!

Buccanneers on the Bay