The Military Officers Association of SW Florida
PowerPoint presentation: “Florida’s Crucial Role In The Spanish-American War”
Learn how this war changed the USA from a continental country
into a global power and how close we came to losing this war in Cuba.
Marvel at the fascinating personalities who led the way
and the related places of interest you can visit today.
26th Annual Sarasota Civil War Symposium
Welcomes Author & Historian Robert N. Macomber
Thursday, January 18, 2018
1:15pm-2:15pm
PowerPoint Presentation: “Florida’s Naval Civil War”
Blockaders, Rebel smugglers, international incidents and amphibious raiders …
all a part of the little-known story of the naval war along FL’s coast
For registration & ticket info, contact:
http://www.cwea.net/programs/1801-26th-annual-sarasota-civil-war-symposium-january-18-20-2018
CALUSA HARBOUR INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY
welcomes
ROBERT N. MACOMBER
** PRIVATE FOR RESIDENTS & THEIR GUESTS **
PowerPoint presentation: “The Great Escape”
This is the riveting tale of Confederate Secretary of State
Judah P. Benjamin’s epic escape to freedom
through the islands of SW Florida.
The Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce
Welcomes Author & Historian, Robert N. Macomber
As Keynote Speaker for their Annual Membership Meeting
Monday, January 22nd @ 5:30pm
“The Strengths of our Cultural Heritage, Natural Beauty and Local Partnerships
Within the Greater Pine Island Community”
@ Sandy Hook Restaurant
[4875 Pine Island Rd. Matlacha, FL 33993]
For reservations & ticket info, contact the Chamber
tel # 239-283-0888
email: info@PineIslandChamber.org
The PGIslanders at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association
Welcome Author & Historian Robert N. Macomber
PowerPoint Presentation: “Yachts That Went To War”
This stunning story is about some of the elegant yachts
which were turned into warships during the Spanish-American War!
I’ll be taping a TV segment for upcoming 2 part Lecture Series
for Shell Point Retirement Community’s Academy of Lifelong Learning
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Check out events coming up on Thursday, March 22nd & Friday, March 23rd!
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{Reservations are required}
The University Club at Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club
Welcomes Author & Historian Robert N. Macomber
PowerPoint Presentation: “Yachts That Went To War”
This stunning story is about some of the elegant yachts
which were turned into warships during the Spanish-American War!
Shell Point’s Academy on The Go
presents Robert N. Macomber for a two hour
history tour on the water aboard Suzy Q.
The Friends of Pine Island Library
MEET THE AUTHOR LUNCHEON
Tuesday, 03/20/18
12 noon
** RESERVATIONS REQUIRED **
Topic: “Experiencing Cuba’
Please join me for this exciting discussion of Cuba’s past and present.
Enjoy stories about the Cuban people’s fascinating culture,
their heart-warming hospitality, and the centuries-long bond with Florida.
I’m counting on our Pine Islanders to show your sense of adventure!
Contact the Pine Island Library for reservations
via email: friendspilibrary@gmail.com
[book signing to follow the lunch & discussion]
held @ The Elks Lodge
5630 Pine Island Rd., Bokeelia 33922
Contact Jane Kusche tel # 920-370-2313
or email jwk615@icloud.com
to learn more …