The Whydah serves, ironically, as both a symbol of oppression and freedom. A vessel that was originally built to carry enslaved Africans, eventually became a sanctuary for two dozen Africans who had escaped slavery and found liberty among her pirate crew. Join Shipwreck Center historian and high school history teacher, Tim Gigl, as you not only explore this fascinating story, but also examine the primary and secondary sources used to discover the truth.
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https://www.crowdcast.io/e/they-found-freedom-under
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The Shipwreck Center Sea Lab & Learning Center is located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Mailing address:
311 Stony Brook Road
Brewster, MA 02631
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We are a registered Massachusets non-profit 501(c)(3) Public Charity.
For purposes of recording tax-deductible donations, the Federal Tax Identification number of the Center is:
06-1764808
