What Makes The Outer Banks Pirate Boarding Party ^SM LLC Unique?

Capt. Jack Golden and First Mate Lyn Silver will help you create an unforgettable experience !  

   We have over 47 years combined experience in historical interpretation, classroom teaching, 
and program presentation, covering all aspects of Outer Banks History, including pirates,
shipwrecks and rescues, legends and lore, early settlers of the
Outer Banks, the United States Life-Saving Service,
early U.S. Coast Guard, the Civil War on the Outer Banks, and Hatteras Island life.  

   We also offer other personas featuring exquisitely detailed garb and programs about
the U.S. Life-Saving Service or Civil War Civilians.  For information and photos about these other
personas click here .




                                         OUR QUALIFICATIONS:                                     

  James  (aka "Capt. Jack Golden") spent 24 years as a classroom teacher, so there will
always be some educational components in his presentations.  He is the author of a state-adopted textbook on North Carolina and holds a Masters of Education degree.  James has an additional 16 years experience as a historical interpreter, including four years with the National Park Service, seven years as the lead interpreter at a well-known Manteo venue, and the last four years as Site Manager at a maritime historic site.  
    Linda (aka "First Mate Lyn Silver") has had theatrical training and skills, appeared in many local theater productions, served as an Executive Board Member of a theater company, and has had hands-on experience in practically every area of theater production, and is a member of Screen Actors Guild.  For the past seven years, Linda has created a number of programs and has presented them to the public in full garb on a daily basis at a local historic site. 
Years of working with Outer Banks visitors, both children and adults alike, has given her the knowledge to create unique and impressive lasting memories for all involved.