Captain Kidd’s Treasure Hunt in the Hamptons

So, where did the infamous pirate Captain Kidd hide his treasure? Was it in the Caribbean, Africa, or maybe some distant island? Surprisingly, it appears he chose a spot right in the middle of the upscale Hamptons in Long Island, New York—a popular summer retreat for Wall Street giants and Hollywood stars. Imagine if I had known back in 1699 that there was buried gold, silver, and precious jewels so nearby!

If Captain Kidd and his wife Sarah were alive today, they might be enjoying gin and tonics at a golf club, mingling with high society. Yes, he was a family man with a wife and two daughters.

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“They were quite the power couple in New York,” says Daphne Palmer Geanakopoulos. “Kidd was a well-known figure, owning extensive real estate. They hosted dinner parties and had all the trappings of wealth—silver, fine china, and linens.”

Captain Kidd’s intriguing life is explored in the new series “Eric Shawn’s Crazy American History.” It’s currently available for streaming.

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A pirate, a family man, and a landowner—who would have thought? It’s kind of wild!

“Pirate tales are captivating, often seen as glamorous. Pirates are depicted as rugged men, waving swords and hoarding gold, which adds a certain allure,” Geanakopoulos explains. She authored a biography titled “The Pirate’s Wife: The Amazing True Story of Sarah Kidd.” “In reality, he was just a regular guy.”

And then there’s the treasure—forty pounds of gold, silver, silk, and precious jewels, just waiting to be found.

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According to Samuel Marquis, author of “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal” and Kidd’s direct descendant, “He’s hiding treasure on Gardiner Island.” This private island off Long Island is still owned by the same family who, according to Marquis, has a strong belief that Kidd stashed valuables there. He also mentions that Kidd might have buried treasures in Connecticut and Rhode Island, with New Jersey as another potential spot.

In the third episode of “Eric Shawn’s Crazy American History,” we delve into the secret hideaways of pirates and even accompany a man who believes that there may still be pirates lurking on the East Coast. It’s an intriguing and unexpected look at an unassuming American pirate. Don’t miss it on Fox Nation.