Pirates invade The Cotton Exchange

Go down to The Cotton Exchange this Saturday for a full day of fun during the Pirate Invasion!

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — For the first time in a decade, pirates invaded the Cotton Exchange in Downtown Wilmington for their annual “feast”.   

Chaos arrived to the Cotton Exchange on Saturday afternoon as pirates from all over the area made their way to the historic building to search for the rumored hidden treasure for their annual ‘Feast Of The Pirates Festival’.   

There were performances, storytelling, games, and even ‘scallywag school’ for the kiddos.   

Wilmington Harbor Enhancement Trust Board Member, Ron Shirley, says that these events are a great way to learn the pirate history.   

“We have kids pirate school, we have mermaids, we have pirates, we have a giant 12-foot skeleton, and then we have several living history displays to teach you about the life and times of the 1700s,” Shirley, said.      

The Feast of the Pirates was started in 1927. 

Shirley says they plan to continue to celebrate the living history of the pirates for many years to come.