The Rhode Island Pirate Players is a new, up-and-coming living history society in New England. RIPP also associates with, but is not a part of, the SCA and LHA, as well as several college history based groups. If you have never seen a re-enactment society before you might be wary of a bunch of eccentrics that wear funny clothes and pretend to live in the past. However, if you have a special interest in pirates and historic life at sea that makes others’ eyes glaze over then you’ll love us!

It is our mission as a living history organization to depict as best as possible the lives of pirates in Rhode Island and New England in the late 17^th (seventeenth) early 18^th (eighteenth) centuries. To this end the RIPP will use and teach proper language, arms, and skills. Naturally, our aim is largely concentrated on the daily lives of New England pirates, but we do not ignore the impact that they had on a worldwide scale. With grog and swords as the attention grabber, our efforts are very much aimed at portraying a balanced image of life three hundred years ago through the adoption of the clothing and mannerisms of the pirates, their associates, enemies, and victims.

The Rhode Island Pirate Players are available for Educational Presentations and Living History Events. Specialties include Raids, Ransoms & Robberies, Disruption of Commerce, and General Mayhem. We come equipped with various firearms and weapons and the skills, knowledge, and inclination to use them.

Upcoming Events
February 8 2009



Last year Captain Atwood ordered us all into the water to help raise money to fill our ships coffers. It was a huge success! This year we're at it again. Your contributions helped us immeasurably last year but there is still much we need. Sponsor a pirate for just $10 and you will receive a video of the event. For just $15 you get an exclusive DVD.

Newport Mercury June 2008

Providence Monthly Nov. 2008