Palm Harbor Museum Presents author-historian Robert Jacob with PIRATES OF THE FLORIDA COAST, Sept 2

Did you know that September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day?!? Join Palm Harbor Museum for its Sept 2nd Palm Harbor Museum Presents as author/historian/speaker Robert Jacob presents Pirates of the Florida Coast on Wed., Sept 2 at 6:30 PM at Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor.

In addition to Tampa Bay's annual Gasparilla festivities, Floridians reenact pirate invasions throughout the year, including the Pirates of the High Seas Fest, The Cedar Key Pirate Invasion, Sir Francis Drake's Siege of of St. Augustine and more. In fact, our West Coast and our North Pinellas region saw their share of pirates.

Robert Jacob's passion for history equals his commitment to historical accuracy. For over 50 years, he has been actively involved in living history portrayals, including the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, Mountain Man, Western Gunfighter, and Pirates. While researching pirates, Robert's discovery that much of the historical record was contradictory and inaccurate motivated him to write his first book, A Pirate’s Life in the Golden Age of Piracy. Fans attending book signings and festivals in Florida inspired him to write a second, Pirates of the Florida Coast: Truths, Legends, and Myths. He has just completed his third, Blackbeard: The Truth Revealed.

An inductee to the International Pirate Hall of Fame, Jacob's engaging presentations are popular nationally and he has appeared on the History Channel’s series Beyond Oak Island as a pirate expert.

Following this program, Robert will be available to meet you personally and to sign copies of his publications, which will be available for purchase.

All ages are welcome
No charge (donations gratefully accepted)
No RSVP necessary
Visit https://www.palmharbormuseum.com/

Wed., Sept 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Palm Harbor Library
2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor
(next to Sprouts, between US 19 and Belcher Road)
Refreshments Served | Free Parking | Handicapped Accessible