Shipwreck: Pirates & Treasure August 4, 2008

'Shipwreck! Pirates and Treasure' is an exciting multimedia exhibition that reveals the compelling stories behind some of the world's most famous shipwrecks, their treasures and historical artifacts. The exhibit includes the premiere of a new interactive pirate display that presents the lore, legends and facts of pirates who sailed the oceans of the world. Among the authentic shipwreck treasures on display are gold and silver shipwreck coins and priceless historical artifacts recovered from the SS Republic, the greatest shipwreck treasure of the Civil War era.