Pirates of Colonial America Exhibit Premiering at Three NMMA Boat Shows

CHICAGO, IL - The National Marine Manufacturers Association announced today the premiere of the Pirates of Colonial America exhibit at three of its 2010 boat shows.

The exhibit will offer an interactive and educational attraction that can be enjoyed by the entire family and provides added value to the boat show experience.

The new exhibit offers a host of interactive features and gives visitors the opportunity to learn how pirates played an active role in early Colonial America – from selling the colonists inexpensive untaxed goods, to the start of the first North American college.

Historical researchers, authors and veteran museum coordinators John Moga and Jon Paul Van Harpen created this visually compelling exhibit to highlight the Pirates’ journey throughout the Revolutionary War.

“For years, visitors have come to NMMA boat shows for an experience the entire family can enjoy,” said Ben Wold, executive vice president of NMMA. “The Pirates of Colonial America exhibit offers a special uniqueness to these three shows, allowing visitors to learn more about the history of pirates and boating in an exciting, interactive atmosphere.”

The exhibit will be featured at the following NMMA shows in 2010: Kansas City Boat & Sportshow, Jan. 7–10.; Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show, Jan.13–17 and Minneapolis Boat Show, Jan. 20–24.