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37306
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The Historic Bath Foundation opened an exhibit hall in a renovated section of the town’s old high school building. Bringing history to life were exhibits such as Blackbeard, featuring an historic interpreter for the pirate who had a house in Bath. Putting history on display were artifacts, such as Theodore DeBry illustrations from 1590; historic maps; and antique firearms. Preserving history was extended to maintaining much of the original architectural structure of the 1920s building while adding a library, gallery, gift shop, and town offices.
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38119
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From the mystique built up around Blackbeard the past three centuries, the scant details that can be defined as truth have been coated with generous layers of fiction. Defining his life and death as more a series of questions than statements are speculations such as the location of his treasure and real name. Counted as closer to the truth by historical interpreters and members of the North Carolina Historical Society are Blackbeard’s ties with Bath and Colonial administrative officials. Contributing also to truth’s pursuit are the Blackbeard Jamboree. This festival includes activities such as seafaring and tavern songs and camps that reflect 17th and 18th-century maritime lifeways.
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38120
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Pirates found a profitable place in Eastern North Carolina because of shoals creating treacherous sailing conditions and inlets providing multiple traveling routes. Pirates also found a welcoming living environment due to the citizenry’s relatively relaxed attitudes about their lifestyle and authorities condoning activities like smuggling and wrecking. Additional proof the presence of pirates was not confined to Blackbeard were profiles of Stede Bonnet, Calico Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny, Mary Read, Charles Vane, Edward Low, George Lowther, and Richard Worley.
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38121
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Helping to preserve the past is the current Historic Bath Exhibit Center, formerly Bath High School. Even if the word museum is not part of its title, the facility acts as such. Fulfilling this function are seasonal exhibits, like the summer’s history of barbecue exhibit, long term exhibits like Theodore de Bry illustrations, and anticipated long term exhibit about Blackbeard.
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22635
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The flagship of the pirate Blackbeard, Queen Anne's Revenge, was sunk near Beaufort Inlet in 1718. At the old Voice of America site northwest of Greenville the state operates a conservation lab that is currently preserving artifacts found at the wreck of the famous ship.
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24760
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Blackbeard’s mysterious background has puzzled historians for centuries, but local historian, Baylus Brooks believe he has uncovered important facts to help solve this mystery. His findings reveal information about Blackbeard’s family and his life before he became a privateer.
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Greenville: Life in the East (NoCar F264 G8 G743), Vol. Issue , Winter 2015, p20-22, il, por
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24804
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Blackbeard is one of the most famous pirates in history, but much of his past is shrouded in mystery. History student and author, Baylus Brooks argues that contrary to popular belief, Blackbeard was not a ruthless pirate, but rather his actions were much milder than previously thought. He reveals new information about the identity of Blackbeard, his genealogical history, and his motivations for acts of piracy.
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36218
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In 2011, Blackbeard’s flagship had artifacts such as a three footed cauldron put on display at the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Understanding the true measure of the treasure, though, entailed viewing how such items, sunk in the briny deep for nearly three centuries, were conserved by the QAR Conservation Lab.
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Greenville Times (NoCar Oversize F264 G72 G77), Vol. Issue , April/May 2015, p18-28
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36219
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Edward Teach’s story is reflected in his dwellings and dealings in towns such as Beaufort and Bath. Blackbeard’s legend can be explained in exploits before and after his capture in 1718.
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Greenville Times (NoCar Oversize F264 G72 G77), Vol. Issue , April/May 2015, p29
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37701
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Zacharias’ definition of Hatteras Island: not just a barrier between the ocean and mainland; vulnerable to hurricanes and shipwrecks; Blackbeard’s visitation; site for Ocracoke Lighthouse. Island is also defined as a land rich with history. Hatteras’ place in state history was set during its days as Pilot Town, when residents navigated ships through Pamlico Sound’s shoals. Hatteras’ place in personal history can be seen in families such as Ballance and Howard, whose graveyards and ghost stories attesting lives going back as far as ten generations.
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36110
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An ECU professor didn’t have to travel far to find treasure. Among treasure discovered by Ashley White was a shipwreck, originally found around the Outer Banks in the late 1930s and much later confirmed as Blackbeard’s flagship. Another treasure trove, discovered near Ocala, FL, were coins minted during the reign of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
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36090
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If silver coins were true in weight and value, could be determined by the reale. This scale- like instrument was recovered in the fall of 2011 from an Outer Banks wreck believed to be Blackbeard’s flagship. This artifact, among the 211 recovered, was perhaps beyond measure in other ways. Other items perhaps beyond price included glass panes from the captain’s cabin.
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23357
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Blackbeard had many connections in eastern North Carolina and supposedly had houses near Bath, Beaufort, Ocracoke Island, and Holiday's Island, as well as a lookout near Grimesland.
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10167
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Kevin Duffus, author, researcher, and filmmaker, discusses his latest book, The Last Days of Black Beard the Pirate.
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Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 76 Issue 2, July 2008, p18-21, il, por Periodical Website
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23379
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Blackbeard has many connections with eastern North Carolina. He supposedly had houses near Bath, Beaufort, Ocracoke Island, and Holiday’s Island, as well as a lookout near Grimesland. According to Capt. Charles Johnson, the author of “A General Historie of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates,” Blackbeard’s name was Edward Teach and he was born in Bristol, England. He sailed with Capt. Benjamin Hornigold in 1717 until he was given his on ship, the La Concorde, which he renamed “Queen Anne’s Revenge.” Blackbeard later teamed up with the gentleman pirate, Stede Bonnet. They blockaded Charleston, SC in May 1718 for medical supplies. The Queen Anne’s Revenge ran aground while headed towards Beaufort, NC. Blackbeard and his crew accepted the Royal pardon for piracy, but continued to take ships. Governor Alexander Spotswood of Virginia offered a 100 pound reward for the capture of Blackbeard, dead or alive in November 1718. Blackbeard was captured and killed by Lt. Robert Maynard in November 1718.
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