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

Monday / February 10, 2025 
Tickets $15 per person 
Call The Tribby Box Office 239-415-5667 
or purchase online www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice 

Topic: “The U.S. Navy’s Anti-Slavery Patrol 1842-1862” 
From 1807 onward, it was illegal to import slaves into the United States from Africa. 
In this lecture you’ll learn about the illegal slave trade in Africa, the Caribbean, and Florida. 
You’ll also learn the little-known story of brave American naval sailors who tried from 1842 to 1862 
to stop this horrific traffic in misery, and Florida’s surprising role in that effort. 

** 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

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

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

Monday / February 17, 2025 
Tickets $15 per person 
Call The Tribby Box Office 239-415-5667 
or purchase online www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice 

Topic: “Slavery in Florida during the Civil War 1860-1865” 
Florida had one of the highest slave-to-whites ratios of any state in 1860. 
This talk centers on where the plantations were in FL, what life was like at them, 
and what happened to the slaves as the war progressed. You’ll also learn about an ante-bellum plantation 
on this coast where a significant event unfolded in June 1865, 
a place we’ll visit on Feb. 27^th, so sign up for that if it isn’t already sold out. 

** 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 

Monday / February 24, 2025 
Tickets $15 per person 
Call The Tribby Box Office 239-415-5667 
or purchase online www.tribbyartscenter.com/boxoffice 

Topic: “From Slaves to Citizens 1865-1872” 
This is the remarkable story of how Pres. Abraham Lincoln’s dream came true 
even after his assassination, his vision to engage a massive U.S. Army effort 
to assimilate the newly freed slaves into society with their new privileges and responsibilities. 
You’ll learn about what went right in Florida, what failed, the considerable forces 
who tried to thwart it all, and the legacy of that effort 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

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 * 

The Friends of Pine Island Library 
“CRUISING WITH THE AUTHOR” EVENT
$40 per person 
Saturday, 03/15/25 
Time: 1pm-2:30pm  
** RESERVATIONS REQUIRED ** 
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Please join me on the SANTIVA for a cruise back in time 
through our beautiful SW FL islands to the Civil War as it unfolded on this coast.
You’ll hear about lovers, warriors, spies, and heroes—right here where we live and play today.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity! 
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Contact the Friends of Pine Island Library 
for tickets, reservations & event info 
via email:  friendspilibrary@gmail.com
parking @ Calusa Heritage Trail / 13810 Waterfront Dr, Bokeelia, FL 33922
Make it a great day and have lunch at the Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant before our trip!

The Useppa Island Historical Society & Barbara Sumwalt Museum 
Welcomes Author and Historian Robert N. Macomber 
Aboard the Lady Chadwick 

April 12, 2025 [Saturday] 
*MEMBERS ONLY*

For more info, contact Rona Stage <RonaSage@Useppahs.org> 
call the Barbara Sumwalt Museum tel # 239-283-9600 

The Friends of Bonita Springs Public Library Luncheon 
Thursday, 1/22/2026 
Topic: “TBD” 
** MORE DETAILS COMING SOON ** 
[Book Signings to Follow PowerPoint Presentation] 
https://friendsofbonitalibrary.org/what-we-do