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Historic New York: Privateers, Pirates, and New York’s Golden Age of Piracy
Sunday, August 31, 2025
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we delve into the world of pirates in New York’s history. Uncover the true story of Captain William Kidd, a complex figure who navigated the murky waters between piracy and privateering. Learn how New York Harbor played a pivotal role in the Golden Age of Piracy, serving as a hub for trade, smuggling and seafaring rogues. Discover how local officials, merchants and even governors were entangled in the high-stakes drama of piracy, and hear tales of buried treasure, betrayal, and the legal battles that shaped New York’s maritime legacy.
Location
Entrance - Beach 44th Street and Boardwalk in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk
Queens
Cost
Free
Registration
Registration not required.
Event Organizer
NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers
Contact Number
(718) 846-2731
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Know Before You Go
Ecology Park is a five acre site set within Paerdegat Basin Park. The goal of the park is to promote habitat restoration and ecological improvement, highlighting fourteen native plant community types that exist or once existed in New York City.
Ecology Park is only open at certain times of year when Parks staff are present in order to protect this unique landscape. Want to visit? Check out our Stewardship Projects page for restoration, planting, and educational events.
Ecology Park is only open at certain times of year when Parks staff are present in order to protect this unique landscape. Want to visit? Check out our Stewardship Projects page for restoration, planting, and educational events.
The following beach sections are open for swimming:
Beach 9 - Beach 12, Beach 15 - Beach 18, Beach 32 - Beach 36, Beach 57, Beach 59 - Beach 66, Beach 75 - Beach 87, Beach 93 - Beach 110, and Beach 115 - Beach 144.
All other sections are closed to swimming.
Beach 9 - Beach 12, Beach 15 - Beach 18, Beach 32 - Beach 36, Beach 57, Beach 59 - Beach 66, Beach 75 - Beach 87, Beach 93 - Beach 110, and Beach 115 - Beach 144.
All other sections are closed to swimming.
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