Dec
4
Wed
Private ~ Lecture Tour
Dec 4 all-day
Dec
5
Thu
Private ~ Lecture Tour
Dec 5 all-day
Dec
6
Fri
Private ~ Lecture Tour
Dec 6 all-day
Dec
11
Wed
7pm Palm Beach Civil War Roundtable // Annual Presentation
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

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Wednesday, 12/11/19 @ 7pm 

PowerPoint presentation: “Grog!”
~ a hilarious look at the most famous drink afloat, 
with audience drinking participation in 10 naval toasts 
from the Canadian, U.S. and Royal navies 
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http://www.civilwarroundtablepalmbeach.org

Meetings held @ Lake Clarke Shores Town Hall 
1701 Barbados Road / Lake Clarke Shores, FL  33406
 

 
For more information contact: 
Gerridine LaRovere, President 
Tel # 561-967-8911

Dec
12
Thu
6:30pm Friends of Boca Raton Library
Dec 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
The Friends of the Boca Raton Library welcome author and popular historian Robert N. Macomber.

The Friends of the Boca Raton Libraries 
Welcome Robert N. Macomber 

Thursday, 12/12/19 @ 6:30pm 

Topic: “Yachts That Went To War” 
Downtown Library / 400 NW 2nd Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33432  
 This presentation will explore the story of elegant yachts,
focusing on four poignant tales about vessels which were turned 
into warships during the Spanish-American War.
Amazingly, some of these incredible ships served our country for decades! 
~~ Tel # (561) 393-7852 for more info ~~ 
TO REGISTER:
http://bocalibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=38382

The Friends of the Boca Raton Library welcome author and popular historian Robert N. Macomber.
Dec
13
Fri
5pm Bert’s Pine Bay Gallery aka: Ship’s Store Holiday Party in Matlacha, FL
Dec 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bert's Pine Bay Gallery in Matlacha, Florida - book signing event + party

http://www.PineBayGallery.com
 You Are All Invited To 
** MY HOLIDAY BOOK SIGNING PARTY **
 

Readers and friends from near and far will come out just to hear me 
sound the conch shell at sunset for this raucous book party 
on Friday, 12/13/19 from 5pm to 7pm. 
  Sip a little of this, taste a little of that, and make a huge dent in 
your holiday shopping while having tons of fun! 
4332 Pine Island Rd. {next to the Matlacha Bridge} 
tel # 239-283-1335 to reserve signed copies

Jan
8
Wed
Private ~ The Landings History Club Luncheon
Jan 8 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Landings History Club luncheon at the Garden Room

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

Jan
10
Fri
1pm Lakes Regional Library // Book Talk & Signing in South Ft. Myers, FL
Jan 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lee County Library System in Southwest Florida

 The Friends of Lakes Regional Library 
Friday, 01/10/20@ 1pm 

Topic: “The Cuba I Know and Love”
Join me as I speak about my years of researching inside Cuba,
with a photo journey to accompany my presentation.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 
[book signing to follow discussion] 
15290 Bass Rd.  Ft. Myers, FL  33919 
Tel # 239-533-4000 to learn more

Jan
13
Mon
7pm Estero Island Historical Society – St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church
Jan 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Estero Island Historical Society 
at St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church 
[5601 Williams Drive / Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931] 
Call EIHS # 239-463-0435 for details 
Monday, 01/13/20 @ 7pm 
Topic: “The Sailor Who Changed History” 
Join me to learn the real story of master navigator and explorer 
Christopher Columbus, his four history-making voyages 
which yielded triumph and treachery, 
and the mysteries which surround him to this very day. 

http://www.esteroislandhistoricsociety.org/index.html

Jan
23
Thu
6pm IMAG History & Science Center / Ft. Myers, FL
Jan 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm


 IMAG HISTORY & SCIENCE CENTER 
ANNOUNCE THE PREMIER OF THE FILM, “CUBA” 
WITH HOST ROBERT N. MACOMBER, 
AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR & POPULAR HISTORIAN
 


Thursday, January
 23rd @ 6pm – 8:30pm 
Robert N. Macomber Presents: “Florida and Cuba ~ 500 Years” 
and introducing the film premiere of
CUBA: Journey To the Heart of The Caribbean 
Tickets: $15 members / $20 non-members
2000 Cranford Ave. / Ft. Myers, FL 33916
https://theIMAG.org 
 Tel # 239-243-0043 for details & reservations
RESERVATIONS HIGHLY SUGGESTED 

HOT! HOT! HOT! We all have wondered about the mysterious island of Cuba.
We’ve heard stories in the news, stories from friends & families,
fabled stories of an island neighbor which has had close ties to our 
southwest Florida area for centuries, and longer.
Get the full historical perspective, feel the vibrancy of the culture,
and see the stunning human story of resiliency, which survives today. 

Award-winning author, international lecturer, avid researcher and global adventurer,
Robert N. Macomber will be your guide throughout this spectacular event. 
His connection to Cuba is personal.  His interaction with it is unique and current. 
He’ll give the 500 year history and will field your  burning questions,
with a perspective like no other. 

Get your tickets early to enjoy this unforgettable evening filled with 
refreshments, imagery, education and entertainment! 

To learn more about your host, visit: http://www.RobertMacomber.com
For event details and tickets, call # 239-243-0043.