“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003, PG-13) follows eccentric pirate Jack Sparrow as he goes on a quest to find a ship and crew, only to find that his former crew has kidnapped the daughter of the royal governor. He reluctantly joins forces with a young blacksmith to rescue the girl and get the ship back. But there’s something not quite right about his old shipmates. Join our historians who will discuss the real history of Caribbean pirates and the truth and fiction behind this popular Hollywood film.
The “Historian & A Movie” film series invites historians to Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site to help audience members explore the real history behind some of Hollywood’s most famous films. Historians offer commentary on history, accuracy, film trivia, and more in the museum’s beautiful Gothic Chamber.
Tickets are free, but registration is recommended. To reserve your spot, call 914-965-4027 or email philipsemanorhall@parks.ny.gov. Refreshments provided by the Friends of Philipse Manor Hall.
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site is located at the corner of Warburton Ave. and Dock Street in downtown Yonkers. The main entrance to the museum and the free museum parking lot are both located on Warburton Ave. (do not turn onto Dock Street). If the museum lot is full, there is a public parking garage (Warburton Garage) directly north of the museum at the Wells Ave. intersection, and metered street parking available on Warburton Ave. and Dock Street. Philipse Manor Hall is just a few blocks east of the historic Yonkers train station, and several Bee Line buses stop directly in front of the museum. Learn more.
