Pirates bring history to life on Topsail Island

TOPSAIL BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Pirates took over the Missiles and More Museum at Topsail Beach today. History came alive as kids got a chance to interact with pirates and learn about the role they played right here in our area.

One of the historic reenactors, Sophia Cancelli, said she’s hoping the kids took a few lessons home after an afternoon of fun.

“Life was pretty great pre technology also North Carolina has a lot of interesting history. Also not all history is pretty. Pirates were bad people. So they just get an overall perspective of local history,” said Cancelli.

She adds they are hoping to have more events like today’s throughout the summer at the museum to get kids excited about history.