Hollywood's glamorous and adventure-packed portrayal of pirates has captured our imaginations for generations. But what was life on the high seas really like during the Golden Age of Piracy?
You'll find out when Joe Imholte tells us about Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship which opened at the Science Museum of Minnesota last month.  Visitors explore the true story of the Whydah galley and her crew through more than 200 fascinating artifacts in the world's first exhibition of authentic pirate treasure. This overview, presented by Joe Imholte, Program Director for Special Exhibits at the Science Museum of Minnesota, will cover the true story of the Whydah and the perils and privileges of 18th century pirate life. 

Imholte started at the Science Museum of Minnesota while still in college in 1994. After securing a BA in Environmental Science and Political Science from Hamline University in 1996, he became a member of the full time staff, holding several different positions throughout the museum in the Omnitheater, Film Distribution, Visitor Services, Security Operations and Exhibits departments.  Joe has been involved with every traveling exhibition hosted by the Science Museum since 1998, and is currently the Program Director for Special Exhibits and Exhibit Services.