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Paulsgrave Williams, “The Pirate’s Wife”, and The Golden Age of Piracy
Who was Newport pirate Paulsgrave Williams? The Newport Historical Society hosted author Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos to explore this question on Thursday October 12, 2023 when she presented the talk Paulsgrave Williams, “The Pirate’s Wife”, and The Golden Age of Piracy.
The Newport jeweler turned pirate, Paulsgrave Williams, had deep roots and family ties on Block Island. It is there, the young and impressionable Paulsgrave met the notorious pirate Captain William Kidd and his wife Sarah, who is the focus of The Pirate’s Wife. In 1715, Paulsgrave abandoned his life in Newport leaving his wife, Elizabeth, and their three children behind. He and his friend, Samuel Bellamy, turned pirate and were some of the most successful pirates of the Golden Age capturing over fifty ships and tons of stolen treasure.
Dr. Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos is a historian, journalist, and author of The Pirate Next Door: The Untold Story of Eighteenth Century Pirates’ Wives, Families and Communities. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, the Washington Post, Southern Living, Virginia Business and other outlets. The Pirate’s Wife is the companion book to Dr. Geanacopoulos’s first book The Pirate Next Door. She lives in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, with her husband, David.
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Richard Potter, America’s First Black Celebrity: A Talk with Scholar John Hodgeson
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Apart from a handful of tales surrounding his life, Richard Potter is almost unknown today. Two hundred years ago, however, he was the most popular entertainer in America-the first showman to win nationwide fame. Working as a magician and ventriloquist, he personified for an entire generation what a popular performer was and made an invaluable contribution to establishing popular entertainment ...
Boston Tea Party 250th: A Panel Talk with Authors Stacy Schiff and Brooke Barbier
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Charter Books and the Newport Historical Society commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party in this special evening event at the Colony House. Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff (author of The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams) met with Brooke Barbier (author of King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father). In both writers’ works, the Boston Tea Party in December...
William Sherman Interview: April 30, 1984
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In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point. In this interview, William Sher...
Ernest Triplett Oral History Interview: March 21, 1984
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In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point. In this interview, Ernest Tripl...
Edward Corcoran Oral History Interview: June 10, 1985
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In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point. In this interview, Edward Corco...
Gladys Sullivan Interview: June 14, 1984
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In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point. In this interview, Gladys Sulli...
Anne Baker Oral History Interview: March 22, 1984
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In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point. In this interview, Anne Baker o...
James Steel Oral History Interview: March 23, 1984
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In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point. In this interview, James Steel ...
Robert Shea Interview: January 13, 1984
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In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point. In this interview, Newport nati...
Leonard Pannagio Interview: March 20, 1984
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In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point. In this interview, Leonard Pann...
Sarah Niles Interview: February 6, 1984
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In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point. In this interview, Sarah Niles ...
Sarah Plumb Interview: January 27, 1984
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In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point. In this interview, Sarah Plumb ...
Lawson Prince Interview: April 2, 1984
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In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point. In this interview, Lawson Princ...
Amabel North History Interview: January 19, 1984
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In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point. In this interview, Amabel North...
Olive Parsons Oral History Interview: February 23, 1984
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Olive Parsons Oral History Interview: February 23, 1984
Roy Mcpoland History Interview: May 15, 1984
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Roy Mcpoland History Interview: May 15, 1984
Bernard Kusinitz Oral History Interview: 1984
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Bernard Kusinitz Oral History Interview: 1984
Rita McCarthy History Interview: February 24, 1984
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Rita McCarthy History Interview: February 24, 1984
Esther Lord Oral History Interview: February 23, 1984
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Esther Lord Oral History Interview: February 23, 1984
Elton Manuel Oral History Interview: January 30, 1984
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Elton Manuel Oral History Interview: January 30, 1984
Edward Limmer Oral History Interview: February 24, 1984
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Edward Limmer Oral History Interview: February 24, 1984
Eleanor Keys Oral History Interview: March 10,1984
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Eleanor Keys Oral History Interview: March 10,1984
Aline Leys Oral History Interview: January 16, 1984
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Aline Leys Oral History Interview: January 16, 1984
Norman McAskill Oral History Interview: March 1984
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Norman McAskill Oral History Interview: March 1984
Elsie Henry Oral History Interview: 1984
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Elsie Henry Oral History Interview: 1984
Patrick Hayes Oral History Interview: June 26, 1984
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Patrick Hayes Oral History Interview: June 26, 1984
Helen Hazard Harpin Oral History Interview: February 17, 1984
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Helen Hazard Harpin Oral History Interview: February 17, 1984
Grace Haire Oral History Interview: February 28, 1984
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Grace Haire Oral History Interview: February 28, 1984
Roy Gilmore Oral History Interview: June 11, 1984
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Roy Gilmore Oral History Interview: June 11, 1984

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @educationalfieldstudies
    @educationalfieldstudies 2 години тому

    I love this, the voice of the kindest man I ever knew! What a shock to hear this!

  • @DaneStolthed
    @DaneStolthed День тому

    Looking back on the mask mandate I now realize how silly we were.

  • @brendarandall6213
    @brendarandall6213 4 дні тому

    This is my Grandfather!

  • @nathanaelraymainegentles
    @nathanaelraymainegentles 7 днів тому

    There's no way.

  • @Sauveguy
    @Sauveguy 9 днів тому

    I read Richard Potter's biography, a very good book on an amazing American.

  • @cindymaceda2999
    @cindymaceda2999 21 день тому

    A lot of people who inherit money always think it will always be there so they live beyond their means. “Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in 3 generations.” is the saying

  • @cindymaceda2999
    @cindymaceda2999 21 день тому

    Did I miss the introduction of who Ms. Szapary is ? I know only that they are cousins but we just assume that she is also a Vanderbilt ?

  • @peacemomma7122
    @peacemomma7122 29 днів тому

    What a treat. Living history. Thank you for sharing.

  • @SahrulHidayat-gl9el
    @SahrulHidayat-gl9el Місяць тому

    Pbb

  • @SahrulHidayat-gl9el
    @SahrulHidayat-gl9el Місяць тому

    Linkedin is sco seposor

  • @SahrulHidayat-gl9el
    @SahrulHidayat-gl9el Місяць тому

    Americaka

  • @SahrulHidayat-gl9el
    @SahrulHidayat-gl9el Місяць тому

    Bayak ikan dll laut

  • @SahrulHidayat-gl9el
    @SahrulHidayat-gl9el Місяць тому

    Kitab yg asli ada kota terdekat

  • @SahrulHidayat-gl9el
    @SahrulHidayat-gl9el Місяць тому

    Alquran injil sabaur sakur holbay

  • @BattleAxe1345
    @BattleAxe1345 Місяць тому

    Love that navy blue jacket!

  • @lindakay9552
    @lindakay9552 Місяць тому

    I am impressed! You actually know your history! One of my 12th great grandfathers, John Pease was one of the first people in 1638.

  • @Andy_Babb
    @Andy_Babb Місяць тому

    “Land belongs to the natives unless it’s sold [for 3 glass beads and a flint lock]”

  • @michaelamend3637
    @michaelamend3637 2 місяці тому

    Adam Hodges-LeClaire is a incredible living historian. Top notch.

  • @DennisFreitas-bn7nh
    @DennisFreitas-bn7nh 2 місяці тому

    The American Golden Age is over!

    • @cindymaceda2999
      @cindymaceda2999 21 день тому

      Gilded.

    • @DennisFreitas-bn7nh
      @DennisFreitas-bn7nh 21 день тому

      @@cindymaceda2999 Whatever! I am not American

    • @cindymaceda2999
      @cindymaceda2999 21 день тому

      @@DennisFreitas-bn7nhThere was a distinction between Golden and Gilded because that era was named Gilded due to the “robber barons” making unbelievable fortunes on the backs of child labour, 16-hour workdays, 6-day workweeks with no unions to fight for health insurance or education or good housing. So the Vanderbilts, Astors, Rockefellers lived in mansions with lots of gilding but they were considered new-rich. JP Morgan was said to be the most hated man in America.

    • @cindymaceda2999
      @cindymaceda2999 21 день тому

      @@DennisFreitas-bn7nhIf you get the chance, view “The Gilded Age” mini-series (HBO) with a wonderful & humorous screenplay by Oscar-winner Julian Fellowes. It is a thinly-veiled re-telling of the rivalry between the Astors and Vanderbilts. It shows the inequality of the classes and the rise of changes in labour laws.

  • @mitutoyo34
    @mitutoyo34 3 місяці тому

    I love History. I lived in Providencie R.I. for 3 years.

  • @SalmanovGadzhimurad-pj9qq
    @SalmanovGadzhimurad-pj9qq 3 місяці тому

    Специфическая болезнь свойственная азиатом и все

  • @autumndawn8587
    @autumndawn8587 4 місяці тому

    Awesome!

  • @lieuphuongmai9592
    @lieuphuongmai9592 4 місяці тому

    Xin chồng cho 2 má con em du lịch mỷ xin cảm ơn

  • @talleman1
    @talleman1 4 місяці тому

    Marching is good exercise.

  • @mr.woolsock9880
    @mr.woolsock9880 4 місяці тому

    Hope this can reach Matthew in some way. He got a photo of the wrong coat from the swedish army museum. The one he shows are the 1687 standard issue uniform for the swedish army, the four french coats he talks about are different coats 😶

  • @maunasiliandergamba2387
    @maunasiliandergamba2387 5 місяців тому

    Joshua Mason has exactly the face and body I would love to have as my own, too bad we can’t switch bodies

  • @Jubilo1
    @Jubilo1 5 місяців тому

    :Founding Fathers." Go ahead and say it-"Fathers."

  • @pandarush.
    @pandarush. 5 місяців тому

    Did people bring their wig to be shampooed and restyled?

  • @clairehayes6831
    @clairehayes6831 5 місяців тому

    So cool thanks!

  • @jhenry5772
    @jhenry5772 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for posting. One correction is the name is Elsie Henry

  • @bossliferocks
    @bossliferocks 5 місяців тому

    So very interesting - thank you for sharing!

  • @vanessabeltran3211
    @vanessabeltran3211 5 місяців тому

    Baka my days we used to eat boots for dinner. I’m just kidding.

  • @vanessabeltran3211
    @vanessabeltran3211 5 місяців тому

    I liked how they use the guns :)

  • @brucetehan7480
    @brucetehan7480 5 місяців тому

    I just read the book. It is excellent as is this video presentation.

  • @rogerwilliams5366
    @rogerwilliams5366 5 місяців тому

    Wonderful presentation. Jack Kelly is certainly an authority on this battle and his passion for the subject is obvious. His remarks in closing were excellent and much appreciated. 🇺🇸

  • @billgrant5515
    @billgrant5515 6 місяців тому

    Who were the Fifers in the backround music?

    • @pencilcollector4963
      @pencilcollector4963 2 місяці тому

      Fisher's Hornpipe, performed by the Old Guard Fifa and Drum Corps.

    • @billgrant5515
      @billgrant5515 2 місяці тому

      @@pencilcollector4963 Thank you!

  • @georgecuffia9242
    @georgecuffia9242 6 місяців тому

    Sorry for mispellings...GCuffia

  • @serrinacuffee553
    @serrinacuffee553 6 місяців тому

    I am a CUFFEE I’m from Virginia according to my great grandfather who is George Cuffee we as CUFFEE’S are all kin in Virginia there’s a town called Cuffee Town. I would like if possible I can get information on Paul Cuffee. We were owned by the Solcums story has it that they taught there slave how to read write and the land they put them on he allowed them to keep the land. I see there are Cuffee in Massachusetts I’m wondering can I get information on this. I was told that we were free so Cuffee kids were not slaves.

  • @quelquun3193
    @quelquun3193 6 місяців тому

    I'm curious about this green coat. It's really made like in the 18th century, down to the details. Where did you buy it, or maybe you did it yourself? Nice video btw.

  • @silvermine2033
    @silvermine2033 6 місяців тому

    A comment to help boost the UA-cam algorithm!

  • @harrietnelson6048
    @harrietnelson6048 7 місяців тому

    Anderson Cooper is a detailed oriented journalist. He covers all angles of the news. His emphasis has always been on getting the facts , showing bravery, understanding and enthusiasm for his work. He deserves awards for journalism.

  • @maryenright5793
    @maryenright5793 7 місяців тому

    Nice presentation, thank you!

  • @lauracaruso2524
    @lauracaruso2524 7 місяців тому

    Can't wait to read this. (Please work on your vocal fry.)

  • @nativetexan6628
    @nativetexan6628 7 місяців тому

    I am from the South, and we never discuss anything substantive in our families. 😂

  • @eagle-eye29
    @eagle-eye29 7 місяців тому

    A C’s justification of the irresponsible CNN Trump interview was pathetic. Telling people who voiced their opposition to go back to their silos was ridiculous. Lost all respect. Now all I hear is blah blah blah

  • @user-bx8ol3yv3d
    @user-bx8ol3yv3d 7 місяців тому

    Nothing mentioned about Gloria or family’s involvement in the occult.

  • @Suelabrie
    @Suelabrie 7 місяців тому

    The masks were so authentic 😂

  • @lizthor-larsen7618
    @lizthor-larsen7618 7 місяців тому

    Cooper sounds foolishly apologetic about the fact that he's related to this rich family. He had nothing to do with his ancestry and makes these false pride sounds in his speech as if he did. Come on, Anderson, "get over yourself" as the saying goes. Man up and report on the lives of your family, loved or unloved, with confidence about your own integrity.

  • @Lulu5771
    @Lulu5771 7 місяців тому

    This was fascinating, I love hearing the stories from the family members and think it's great they are carrying on to archive, preserve this rich history. Thank you

  • @user-ys7tb2tl5t
    @user-ys7tb2tl5t 7 місяців тому

    Was your grandmother wanted you here