Historical Glimpses from the Golden Age of Sail
Participating Authors, Artists and Historians include: Robert N. Macomber, Norma Miller, Janny Wurts, Don Maitz, John Viele and Captain Finbar Gittelman.
- Key West Maritime Historical Society Sunset Reception at the Top of the Crown Plaza La Concha 11/29
- KWMHS Historic Presentation 'GROG...A Drinking Story' presented by Robert N. Macomber at the Top of the Crown Plaza La Concha 11/29
- Kelly's Caribbean Bar, Grill & Brewery Literature & the Sea Author's Luncheon 11/30
- Key West Maritime Holiday Party & End of Hurricane Season Party aboard the USCGC Mohawk 11/30
- Historic Walking Tour of Old Town Key West - 'Peter Wake's Key West' with Robert N. Macomber 11/30
- Most Buxom Wench & Bad Ass Pirate Contest at Schooner Wharf Bar 12/1
- 'Queen of Swing' Norma Miller's 90th Birthday Brunch at La Te Da 12/2
- Authors, Historians & Artists Sail aboard Schooner WOLF 12/2
- Pyrates of the Coast's National Walk the Plank National Championships aboard the WOLF at Schooner Wharf 12/2
- El Meson de Pepe's Caribbean Pirate's Buffet & Literature & the Sea Reception 12/2
- Fort Taylor Pyrate Invasion with Village Market, Skirmishes and Living History Period Encampments 12/2-5
- Conch Republic Pirate's Shipwreck Ball at USCGC Ingham at Truman Annex Pier 12/3 (not confirmed)
- The Pyrate Tryal of Anne Bonny & Mary Read at Fort Taylor's Pirate Invasion 12/4
- Ongoing Maritime Art, Treasure & Shipwreck Exhibits at the Custom House Museum, Wreckers' Museum/Oldest House, Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum and Pirate Soul Museum
- Nightly Pirate Tours and Pub Strolls
Nautical Excursions & Seafaring Adventures
- Pirate Sails & Tall Ship Sea Battles
- Shipwreck & Reef Dives
- Day Sails & Sunset Cruises
- Glass-Bottom Boat Excursions
- Deep Sea, Backcountry and Flats Fishing Trips
- Ferry Trips to Fort Jefferson at the Dry Tortugas
- Snorkeling & Scuba Trips to Coral Reefs and Wrecks
- Dolphin Tours, Eco Trips and Back Country Charters
Fort Taylor Pirate Invasion
Fort Taylor Pirate Invasion featuring Village Market, Pirate Skirmishes, Period Encampments inside the Fort at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Friday - Sunday, Dec. 3-5
- Tall Ship Pirate Sea Battles, Land Attacks and Pirate Skirmishes (1:30pm and 4:30pm daily)
- Village Thieves' Market featuring Period Arts & Crafts
- Fight Circles,
- Strolling Minstrels & Pirate Entertainers Pirate Parades & Storytelling
- Living History Period Pirate Encampments
- Kid's Day 12/3 Strolling Minstrels, Historic Re-enactors, His Majesty's Royal Military Forces and more!!
Pirate Escapades & Special Events
- Tall Ship Sea Battles aboard the WOLF and other Key West Tall Ships (Everyday!)
- KWMHS Historic Presentation 'GROG...A Drinking Story' presented by Robert N. Macomber at the Top of the Crown Plaza La Concha 11/29
- Literature & the Sea Author's Luncheon at Kelly's Caribbean Bar, Grill & Brewery 11/30
- End of America's Hurricane Season Ceremony & Key West Maritime Holiday Party at the USCG Mohawk 11/30
- Historic Walking Tour of Old Town Key West with Robert N. Macomber 11/30
- Most Buxom Wench & Best Bad Ass Pirate Contest at Schooner Wharf Bar - Historic Key West Seaport 12/1
- 'Queen of Swing' Norma Miller's 90th Birthday Brunch at La Te Da 12/2
- Walk the Plank National Championships with Pyrates of the Coast aboard the WOLF at the Historic Seaport 12/2
- Caribbean Pirate's Buffet & Literature & the Sea Reception at El Meson de Pepe 12/2
- Conch Republic Pirates Shipwreck Ball at USCGC Ingham at Truman Annex Pier 12/3 (not confirmed)
- City of Key West Holiday Parade 12/4
- Pirate's Tea Dance at La Te Da 12/5
*photos by Poppa Tony Callahan, Callahan Digital Art, Barbara Trushaw, Christine Lampe, Francis Hui, Rob O'Neal, Carol Foldvary Anderson, Michelle Murillo, Kat Epple, & Myron Rosenberg
