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Maritime Pirate Museum Events
October is Native American History Month
It is Native American History Month at the Antilles Trading Company Pirate Museum. Native American pirates, particularly in the southeastern United States during the 17th and 18th centuries, played a fascinating role in maritime piracy. Some Native American tribes and individuals joined forces with European pirates, using their knowledge of local waterways to raid colonial ships and settlements.
These alliances were often based on mutual benefit, as tribes sought to resist colonial encroachment, and pirates gained guides and navigators familiar with complex river systems. The Eastern Woodlands People, known as the Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole, were among the groups that occasionally collaborated with pirates. Some Native Americans operated as pirates themselves, intercepting trade goods and disrupting colonial economies. These partnerships weren’t solely economic but symbolized resistance against European dominance. Native American pirates blurred cultural lines, blending tactics from both indigenous warfare and European piracy, contributing to the rich, complex history of piracy in the Americas and reflecting indigenous resilience and adaptability in the face of colonization. Come learn about the 6 Native American Tribes involved in piracy and view some of their artifacts.
Every month Antilles Trading Company Pirate Museum features a new exhibition;
January - Ancient Pirates
February - Black History Month - Black Pirates
March - Women's History Month - Female Pirates
April - Arab History Month - Barbary Pirates
May - Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Asian Pirates
June - Caribbean Heritage Month - Caribbean Pirates
July - French Heritage Month - French Pirates
August - International Pirate Month - Famous American Pirates
September through October - Hispanic Heritage Month - Hispanic Pirates
November - Native American Heritage Month - Native American Pirates
December - Yule & Winter Solstice - Vikings