Pirates of the Great Lakes (Zoom or In Person)

275 Mohawk Trail,Lake Zurich IL 60047

27 September, 2021

Description

This presentation dives into the history of piracy in the Great Lake region, including the most infamous crimes, shipwrecks, and lake lore. The pirates of the Great Lakes were fewer but no less vicious than those who terrorized the Caribbean. This presentation dives into the history of piracy in the Great Lake region, including the most infamous crimes, shipwrecks, and lake lore from an era when ships moved faster than news could spread. Presented by Sam Prestigiacomo of Chicago for Chicagoans.