Beaufort Business Association
PO Box 56
Beaufort, NC 28516
For Immediate Release
May 23, 2010
Ready A-A-Aarrgh Not!
BEAUFORT, NC – Never ever duplicated, the Beaufort Pirate Invasion is scheduled for August 13 and 14, 2010.
For the 2010 Beaufort Pirate Invasion, the oldest North Carolina seaport is authentically transformed while reliving the actual invasion of its Colonial past. It becomes 1747, and the streets bustle with activity as news spreads of Spanish privateers stealing command of supply ships in Beaufort Harbor. Beaufort and its people can expect to be targeted next!
At the Beaufort Historic Site in the center of downtown, an authentic Pirate Encampment is active on Friday evening and all day Saturday with Brethren of the Coast and a fascinating variety of wenches. Shrimp baskets, hot dogs and grog are served here Friday night to anyone with the coin of the realm starting at 5:00 PM
Saturday (August14), beginning at 1:00 PM, the Beaufort Pyrate Invasion occurs!
It begins with the Pirates Procession along the downtown waterfront to Pollock Street where, in 1747, the town militia met the long boat of Spanish pirate invaders set on pillaging the town. Around 1:30 PM, cannons will be firing on the town, muskets on land will be countering, and the melee will begin!
History records that nearly 100 local farmers and townsfolk joined the small band of militiamen in defense of the town. The result was victory over the invading pirates! It is said that some of the pirates were buried in the Old Burying Grounds where they remain today.
Following the Invasion, there will be a public trial and other occurrences appropriate for a 1747 Pirate Invasion. The day concludes with a celebration of the town’s victory at the Beaufort Historic Site starting at 5:00 PM. Barbecue and grog is available for purchase, and everyone celebrates like pirates!
Summon your crew for August 13-14 in Beaufort. It’s great excitement and fun for all. No disappointments, Matey!
The Beaufort Pirate Invasion is an annual event of the Beaufort Business Association. Tickets to food events will be available at the Beaufort Historic Site. For more information, call 252-728-3988. For a taste of things to come, visit www.beaufortpirateinvasion.com. Accommodations and complete information are on the web site.