SHELL POINT COMMUNITY WELCOMES BACK
GUEST LECTURER & MULTI-AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
ROBERT N. MACOMBER
Wednesday / May 22, 2024
Tickets $15 per person
Call The Tribby Box Office 239-415-5667
or purchase online www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice
Topic: “FOLLOWING THE SONGS”
– Polynesian Navigation across the vast Pacific”
The fascinating story of how Polynesian navigators have
sailed thousands of miles across the Pacific with
incredible accuracy but without modern instruments for centuries,
and the navigators who still do it to this day.
** in the Connie Brown Hall [The Tribby Arts Centers] **
17281 On Par Blvd. / 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
Thursday / June 20, 2024
Tickets $15 per person
Call The Tribby Box Office 239-415-5667
or purchase online www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice
Topic: “IOLANI PALACE” – The only Royal Palace in the United States
Hawaiian King David Kalākaua’s beautiful 1882 palace
in Honolulu had more modern amenities than the U.S. White House
when built. Since then, it’s seen triumphs, tragedies, neglect, and restoration
to its grandeur, and is still of huge cultural importance across Polynesia.
** in the Connie Brown Hall [The Tribby Arts Centers] **
17281 On Par Blvd. / 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
Thursday / July 18, 2024
Tickets $15 per person
Call The Tribby Box Office 239-415-5667
or purchase online www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice
Topic: “KING KALĀKAUA’S DREAM”
– The Polynesian Confederation to Ensure Independence
An intriguing look at his magnificent dream which almost came true
in 1887; its German, British, and American opponents; the consequences
of its failure; and the modern manifestation of that long-ago dream.
** in the Connie Brown Hall [The Tribby Arts Centers] **
17281 On Par Blvd. / 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
Thursday / August 15, 2024
Tickets $15 per person
Call The Tribby Box Office 239-415-5667
or purchase online www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice
Topic: “ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON’S DREAM HOME”
Vailima in Samoa
You’ve known of the man and probably read his books.
Now you will learn about his remarkable search across the Pacific
to find a healthy and tranquil home for his final years,
and his beloved place at Samoan history.
** in the Connie Brown Hall [The Tribby Arts Centers] **
17281 On Par Blvd. / 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
Thursday / September 12, 2024
Tickets $15 per person
Call The Tribby Box Office 239-415-5667
or purchase online www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice
Topic: “BAREFOOT MARINES”
The Legendary Fita Fita Guards of Samoa
The heart-warming story of the Samoan warriors
who joined the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps
and stood guard against the Japanese onslaught in World War II,
thus beginning the proud Samoan tradition of service in the American military.
** in the Connie Brown Hall [The Tribby Arts Centers] **
17281 On Par Blvd. / Ft. Myers, FL 33908
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Isles Yacht Club ‘Captain & Crew’ Members Dinner Meeting
Welcomes Back Special Guest Speaker Robert N. Macomber
“The America’s Cup and the Civil War”
Thursday / January 09, 2025
[book signing available during Social Hour and following the presentation after dinner]
1780 West Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, FL 33950
PRIVATE EVENT
Contact: Doug Scheid / cell # 716-484-0059 / DScheid@ScheidAIA.com
MUSEUM OF THE ISLANDS
Preserving The Past For The Future
Join me on my home island at MOTI’s 35th Anniversary celebration!
Saturday, 2/08/2025 @ 10am
[book signing to follow talk]
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Topic: “The Civil War in the Far South”
You’ll be surprised at what you can learn during this informative
overview about SW Florida during the U.S. Civil War!
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held at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church
10360 Stringfellow Rd. St James City, FL 33956
MOTI tel # 239-283-1525
The Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club Welcomes Back
Author & Popular Historian Robert N. Macomber
Thursday, 13 Feb 2025
Topic: “The America’s Cup and The Civil War – The Remarkable Story of a Famous Racer-Turned-Combat Ship”
~ PRIVATE EVENT ~
Contact: Ken Corhan / cell # 909-581-2091
Estero Island Historical Society Meeting
Monday, 03/10/25 @ 2pm
Topic: “TBD”
** Tentative location: 3rd floor Ft. Myers Beach Library **
2755 Estero Blvd. / Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931
Call EIHS # 239-463-0435 for details
* FREE FOR MEMBERS & DONATION SUGGESTED FOR NON-MEMBERS *