Gosling's Rum presents the annual Privateers' Bash on Saturday, March 14, at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex.

All are invited to come in costume and relive the riverfront history of the privateers who made their wealth during the War of 1812. The festivities run from from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and include food, drinks, raffles, costume prizes, music and dancing. The Sun Kings, a Caribbean party band, will perform, and food will be provided in-part by Gourmet Galley, Coffee's Country Market, Emily's Catering Group, Coastal Cooking Company, Da Vinci Pizza and David Allen Catering.

A $50 Privateer ticket includes hors d'oeuvres, grog and one complimentary drink, or buy two Privateer tickets for $85. A $75 Commodore ticket also includes hors d'oeuvres and grog plus an open bar. Net proceeds benefit the Connecticut River Museum.

For tickets, call (860) 767-8269, visit www.ctrivermuseum.org, or buy at the door.