Mar
8
Wed
Reader Rendezvous to Santiago de Cuba
Mar 8 all-day
Mar
9
Thu
Reader Rendezvous to Santiago de Cuba
Mar 9 all-day
Mar
10
Fri
Reader Rendezvous to Santiago de Cuba
Mar 10 all-day
Mar
14
Tue
Shell Point Academy of Lifelong Learning – Reservation Required
Mar 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

 

Shell Point Academy of Lifelong Learning presents author & lecturer Robert N. Macomber for a series of events.

 

“The Spanish-Cuban-American War” Lecture Series [March 14th, March 16th, March 21st, March 23rd]
Join me for this four part exploration into how our nearest international neighbor became an independent nation, including the extended, crucial role America played in that effort, and how what happened then still affects the world today. It is the story of the United States of America becoming a global power as it took on new responsibilities and challenges which would last for the next one hundred-twenty years. This look at the Spanish-American War focuses on its Caribbean theater of operations, and, as a bonus, it will offer insight for my readers on the subject matter of my newest novel, An Honorable War, the 13th in my Honor Series of action packed thrillers.

PART 1 ~ CUBA’S 30 YEAR STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE FROM SPAIN: We’ll start with an overview of how patriots on the island and exiles in the United States struggled through three hot wars, interspersed by periods of smoldering intrigue, to form an independent Cuban nation. You’ll understand how our two peoples were bound together in a common cause, ultimately leading us into the Spanish-Cuban-American War.

** PUBLIC IS WELCOME / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED **

Where:  Shell Point Community; Grand Cypress Room in The Woodlands [15101 Shell Point Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33908] 
Dates:  Part 1: March 14th / Part 2: March 16th / Part 3: March 21st / Part 4: March 23rd
When:  10am to 11:30am  [a different topic each day] 

Contact:  Call tel # 239-489-8472 to reserve your spot & to get ticket info
Price:  $10 per person per session

Mar
15
Wed
Private ~ The Landings History Club Luncheon
Mar 15 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Landings History Club luncheon at the Garden Room

GUEST SPEAKER
@ The Landings History Club
Lunch Meeting
The Landings Garden Room
[4425 S. Landings Dr. Ft. Myers, FL 33919]

Mar
16
Thu
Shell Point Academy of Lifelong Learning – Reservation Required
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

 

Shell Point Academy of Lifelong Learning presents author & lecturer Robert N. Macomber for a series of events.

 

“The Spanish-Cuban-American War” Lecture Series [March 14th, March 16th, March 21st, March 23rd]
Join me for this four part exploration into how our nearest international neighbor became an independent nation, including the extended, crucial role America played in that effort, and how what happened then still affects the world today. It is the story of the United States of America becoming a global power as it took on new responsibilities and challenges which would last for the next one hundred-twenty years. This look at the Spanish-American War focuses on its Caribbean theater of operations, and, as a bonus, it will offer insight for my readers on the subject matter of my newest novel, An Honorable War, the 13th in my Honor Series of action packed thrillers.

PART 2 ~ The American Invasion Of Cuba: From the destruction of the USS Maine to the mobilization of America’s military might, the beginning of the Spanish-Cuban-American War did not unfold the way the press, the government, or the military anticipated. And once the “Yanquis” landed on the island, things got worse. This is the fascinating, and cautionary, story of the beginning phase of the American invasion of Cuba.

** PUBLIC IS WELCOME / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED **

Where:  Shell Point Community; Grand Cypress Room in The Woodlands [15101 Shell Point Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33908] 
Dates:  Part 1: March 14th / Part 2: March 16th / Part 3: March 21st / Part 4: March 23rd
When:  10am to 11:30am  [a different topic each day] 

Contact:  Call tel # 239-489-8472 to reserve your spot & to get ticket info
Price:  $10 per person per session

7pm Caloosa Dive Club
Mar 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Caloosa Dive Club of SW FL

THE CALOOSA DIVE CLUB
PRESENTS ROBERT N. MACOMBER

Thursday, March 16, 2017
Topic: “Florida In The Spanish-American War”

Caloosa Dive Club’s monthly meeting
{please note this is open to members
& potential club members interested in diving}

Where: Tony Rotino Center / 5817 Driftwood Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Contact: Mark Tuscan @ tel # 239-565-9498 for more info
7pm Social / 7:45pm Business Mtg then Presentation

Mar
20
Mon
1pm WGCU-FM “GulfCoast Live!” Interview
Mar 20 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm

WGCU - FM radio + PBS TV

Monday, 3/20/17 from 1:30pm-2pm
Join the conversation with me
on WGCU’s GulfCoast Live!
Host, Julie Glenn
TUNE IN: 90.1 FM or 91.7 FM Marco Island

We’ll be speaking about, my newest novel,
An Honorable War, Cuba, and my upcoming
14th Annual Pine Island Reader Rendezvous,
so please call in your questions
and your most polished Wakian accolades!

Here’s how:
call: 1-877-GCU-TALK [1-877-428-8255]
email: gulfcoastlive@wgcu.org
Facebook: WGCU Public Media
Twitter: com/wgcu-#GCL

Mar
21
Tue
Shell Point Academy of Lifelong Learning – Reservation Required
Mar 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

 

Shell Point Academy of Lifelong Learning presents author & lecturer Robert N. Macomber for a series of events.

 

“The Spanish-Cuban-American War” Lecture Series [March 14th, March 16th, March 21st, March 23rd]
Join me for this four part exploration into how our nearest international neighbor became an independent nation, including the extended, crucial role America played in that effort, and how what happened then still affects the world today. It is the story of the United States of America becoming a global power as it took on new responsibilities and challenges which would last for the next one hundred-twenty years. This look at the Spanish-American War focuses on its Caribbean theater of operations, and, as a bonus, it will offer insight for my readers on the subject matter of my newest novel, An Honorable War, the 13th in my Honor Series of action packed thrillers.

PART 3 ~ A Test Of Strength – The Land Battle For Santiago: Time to delve into what really happened in the battles of El Caney, Kettle Hill, and San Juan Heights, which were anything but easy for the U.S. Army. When that exhausting day was over, the Americans faced a horrifying truth: the worst was yet to come.

** PUBLIC IS WELCOME / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED **

Where:  Shell Point Community; Grand Cypress Room in The Woodlands [15101 Shell Point Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33908] 
Dates:  Part 1: March 14th / Part 2: March 16th / Part 3: March 21st / Part 4: March 23rd
When:  10am to 11:30am  [a different topic each day] 

Contact:  Call tel # 239-489-8472 to reserve your spot & to get ticket info
Price:  $10 per person per session

Mar
23
Thu
Shell Point Academy of Lifelong Learning – Reservation Required
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

 

Shell Point Academy of Lifelong Learning presents author & lecturer Robert N. Macomber for a series of events.

 

“The Spanish-Cuban-American War” Lecture Series [March 14th, March 16th, March 21st, March 23rd]
Join me for this four part exploration into how our nearest international neighbor became an independent nation, including the extended, crucial role America played in that effort, and how what happened then still affects the world today. It is the story of the United States of America becoming a global power as it took on new responsibilities and challenges which would last for the next one hundred-twenty years. This look at the Spanish-American War focuses on its Caribbean theater of operations, and, as a bonus, it will offer insight for my readers on the subject matter of my newest novel, An Honorable War, the 13th in my Honor Series of action packed thrillers.

PART 4 ~ A Matter Of Honor – The Naval Battle Of Santiago: Learn the amazing facts of the climactic naval battle of the war in Cuba, which displayed desperate measures of Spanish bravery and American skill. But that great sea fight wasn’t the end of the war in Cuba! The little-known final phase of the war nearly became a complete disaster for the Americans. This session will also address the epilogue of the Spanish-Cuban-American War, the consequences of which are still very much with us today.

** PUBLIC IS WELCOME / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED **

Where:  Shell Point Community; Grand Cypress Room in The Woodlands [15101 Shell Point Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33908] 
Dates:  Part 1: March 14th / Part 2: March 16th / Part 3: March 21st / Part 4: March 23rd
When:  10am to 11:30am  [a different topic each day] 

Contact:  Call tel # 239-489-8472 to reserve your spot & to get ticket info
Price:  $10 per person per session