Seafarers' Weekend at Historic Cold Spring Village

Be sure to PILLAGE THE VILLAGE at this Festive Family Friendly event featuring pirates, music, and family fun.

Children should be on the lookout for gold coins hidden throughout the Village that can be redeemed for free prizes.... this is the best treasure hunt around! 

The Village buildings will be open, featuring historically clothed interpreters who will demonstrate the trades, crafts, and lifestyles of Early America. Main Deck Productions will be dropping anchor with their 30ft long, 20ft tall pirate ship the Black Pearl at the Welcome Center. Join in on the fun and frivolity with Captain Jack Sparrow and his trusty first mate Morgan!

Watch Jack B. Wildered swallow swords or juggle fire!

Have your face beautifully transformed by the Painted Pirate Wench or learn how to wield a sword!

Guests can board the Black Pearl through the backdoor of the Captain’s Cabin for a special photo-op with Captain Jack and tour the ship. You’ll also get a bang out of the ship’s cannon as well!

Kaptain Kristian and Red will be present to tickle your funny bone.

The Sons of the Waves will teach you a new thing or two about the ocean environment and life at sea!

The Valhalla Pirates have been Plundering the Eastern Shores of the American Colonies since 1699.  Captain Black and his scurvy crew will be joining us for a thrilling fight scene on both Saturday and Sunday.

The Sea Dogs Maritime Band, an authentic maritime reenactment crew, will perform their sea shanties on both days at the Village Gazebo.

Bayman Dan will be teaching all ye scurvy dogs the ways of the fishermen and how he makes his authentic fishing nets.

Adults keep a weather eye for a treasure hunt geared just for you! One lucky winner will be selected on Monday!
The Sailors Swill Station Beer Garden will available at the Dennisville Inn to the thirsty sailor fresh off the boat.

Crafts for children and adults made possible in part by a grant administered by the Cape May County Culture & Heritage Commission, from funds granted by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.