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Captiva Island Historical Society Meeting
Tuesday, 01/19/27 @ 6:30pm 

Topic: “Sanibel & Captiva Islands in The Civil War” 
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Join multi-award-winning author and acclaimed speaker, Robert N. Macomber
to find out some fascinating SW Florida history, including Civil War action
along the beaches now famous for sunsets and seashells.
From the beginning of the war to the very end, these islands saw naval actions,
heard its gunfire, and were associated with a clandestine escape operation.
Macomber’s tales bring these events of American history to life!. 
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** Location: Captiva Civic Association ** 
11550 Chapin Ln, Captiva, FL 33924
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Call CIHS # 239-472-2323 for details 
http://www.captivaislandhistoricalsociety.org/
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SHELL POINT COMMUNITY WELCOMES BACK 
GUEST LECTURER & MULTI-AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR 
ROBERT N. MACOMBER 

Friday / February 19, 2027 / 10am 
Tickets $15 per person 
Call the Tribby Box Office 239-415-5667 
or purchase online www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice 

Topic: “Florida’s Surprising Role in World War I” 
In the air, on the land, and out at sea, Florida trained Americans 
for ‘The Great War’ in Europe, World War I. 
This influx of people, money and attention simultaneously created 
an economic boom which didn’t end well ten years later. 

** NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE ** 
NOW IN THE GRAND CYPRESS ROOM 
IN “THE WOODLANDS” WITHIN 
SHELL POINT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 
14441 Woodsong Lane / Ft. Myers, FL 33908 
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SHELL POINT COMMUNITY WELCOMES BACK 
GUEST LECTURER & MULTI-AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR 
ROBERT N. MACOMBER 

Tuesday / March 23, 2027 / 10am 
Tickets $15 per person 
Call the Tribby Box Office 239-415-5667 
or purchase online www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice 

Topic: “World War II in Southwest Florida” 
Here is the poignant account of British fighter pilots, American aerial gunners, 
Coast Guard beach patrols, and German POWs in a tense, perilous time — 
all in what is now a paradise of beautiful sunsets and rare seashells. 

** NOTE: LOCATION CHANGE ** 
NOW IN THE GRAND CYPRESS ROOM 
IN “THE WOODLANDS” WITHIN 
SHELL POINT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 
14441 Woodsong Lane / Ft. Myers, FL 33908 
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC