SHELL POINT COMMUNITY WELCOMES BACK POPULAR
GUEST LECTURER & MULTI-AWARD WINNING AUTHOR
ROBERT N. MACOMBER
Topic: “A FLORIDA CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS”
This will be a fascinating, non-fiction tale of a young mixed-marriage couple
who became pro-Union refugees on Southwest Florida’s
Useppa Island during the American Civil War.
It’s a story of love, war, the bitter-sweet Christmas of 1863,
and a woman’s incredible resiliency against daunting odds,
with a poignant legacy which has lasted until this very day.
[Autographed Hardbacks Make Excellent Holiday Gifts!!]
**PRIVATE**
Estero Island Historical Society
at Ft. Myers Beach Library Community Rm (3rd floor)
[2755 Estero Blvd. / Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931]
Call EIHS # 239-463-0435 for details
Monday, 01/10/22 @ 7pm
Topic: “A Florida Civil War Christmas” – a fascinating, non-fiction tale of a young mixed-marriage couple who became pro-Union refugees on SW Florida’s Useppa Island during the American Civil War. It’s a story of love, war, the bitter-sweet Christmas of 1863, and a woman’s incredible resiliency against daunting odds, with a poignant legacy which has lasted until this very day.”
http://www.esteroislandhistoricsociety.org/index.html
* FREE FOR MEMBERS & DONATION SUGGESTED FOR NON-MEMBERS *
GUEST SPEAKER, ROBERT N. MACOMBER
@ The Landings
Lunch Gathering / Main Dining Room
[4425 S. Landings Dr. / Ft. Myers, FL 33919]
TOPIC: “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 as you delve into the fascinating personalities who led the way and into the related places of interest you can visit today.
* BOOK SIGNING FOLLOWING PRESENTATION *
Isles Yacht Club ‘Captain & Crew’
welcomes back Robert N. Macomber
“GROG!”
Thursday / January 13, 2022
[book signing available during Social Hour and following the presentation after dinner]
1780 West Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, FL 33950
PRIVATE EVENT
The Friends of Pine Island Library
MEET THE AUTHOR LUNCHEON
Tuesday, 02/22/22
12 noon
** RESERVATIONS & TICKETS REQUIRED **
Topic: “The Patriot & The Widow”
Please join me for this fascinating, non-fiction tale of a young mixed-marriage
couple who became pro-Union refugees on Southwest Florida’s
Useppa Island during the American Civil War.
It’s a story of love, war, the bitter-sweet Christmas of 1863,
and a woman’s incredible resiliency against daunting odds,
with a poignant legacy which has lasted until this very day.
Contact the Friends of Pine Island Library
for reservations & tickets
via email: friendspilibrary@gmail.com
[book signing to follow the lunch & discussion]
held @ The Elks Lodge
5630 Pine Island Rd., Bokeelia 33922
Contact: Ida Cabral #239-454-9196 or <icc9@live.com>
to learn more …
THE SANIBEL HISTORICAL VILLAGE
invites you to
The Gala Premiere of “Secrets and Stories of the Sanibel Lighthouse”
Tuesday evening, February 2nd @ 5:30pm
Documentary filmmaker, Ken Sneeden
interviewed me and others for the making of this film,
and I provided Ken with many historical maps
as we researched information behind the scenes.
For reservations & tickets, call #239-472-4648
[RSVP deadline: 11 Feb. 2022]
Tickets $125 per person
Contact: Emilie Alfino, Executive Director
info@sanibelmuseum.org
Sanibel Community House/950 Dunlop Rd./Sanibel, FL 33957
** RESERVATIONS & TICKETS REQUIRED **
THE CAPTIVA ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
invites you to the premiere of
“Tight Lines & Big Fish Stories: History of Angling
on Captiva at South Seas Island Resort”
Monday, March 7th @ 7pm
Documentary filmmaker, Ken Sneeden
interviewed me and others for the making of this film.
I contributed to the research and look forward to seeing this!
For more info, call #239-472-2323
Tickets $12 per person
South Seas Island Resort / 5400 Plantation Rd. / Captiva, FL 33924
** RESERVATIONS & TICKETS REQUIRED **
https://www.facebook.com/events/934278364119847
SHELL POINT COMMUNITY WELCOMES BACK POPULAR
GUEST LECTURER & MULTI-AWARD WINNING AUTHOR
ROBERT N. MACOMBER
Topic: “Theodore Roosevelt ~ The Climb”
This is the remarkable story of Roosevelt’s life from his birth in 1858
to his national prominence in 1898. Hear what contributed
to the making of such an extraordinary man, from tragedies to victory.
**PRIVATE**
SHELL POINT COMMUNITY WELCOMES BACK POPULAR
GUEST LECTURER & MULTI-AWARD WINNING AUTHOR
ROBERT N. MACOMBER
Topic: “Theodore Roosevelt ~ The Summit”
Don’t miss this further discussion on Theodore Roosevelt,
covering from 1898 to 1919 during Roosevelt’s history-changing
presidency & tumultuous post-presidency.
Many more extraordinary events will be highlighted in order to
appreciate Roosevelt’s legacy throughout the world to this very day.
**PRIVATE**
