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
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.
MUSEUM OF THE ISLANDS
Preserving The Past For The Future
Join me on my home island at MOTI’s annual meeting
Monday, 2/03/20 @ 7pm
[book signing to follow talk]
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Topic: “The Strange Story of the USS Annie“
Time to hear about an interesting tale of the successful career,
and mysterious disappearance, of a U.S. Navy gunboat on Florida’s Gulf coast!
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held at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church
10360 Stringfellow Rd. St James City, FL 33956
Tel # 239-283-1525
THE US POWER SQUADRON WELCOMES
ROBERT N. MACOMBER AS THEIR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
AND SEMINAR PRESENTER AT THEIR ANNUAL MEETING
Sawgrass Marriott Resort
[1000 PGA Tour Blvd. Ponte Vedra Beach FL 32082]
Tel# 888-367-8777 for details
** CONFERENCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED **
Thursday, 02/13/20
Keynote Breakfast // 7:30am-8:45am
“Salty Superstitions”
– a lighthearted look at the culture of sailors and ships at sea
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Seminar (Heritage C room) // 11am-12 NOON
PowerPoint: “The Italian Navy’s Decima Mas”
– an incredible World War II story of the 1st naval special operations unit in history; the professional predecessor of the famous U.S. Navy SEALS
https://www.usps.org/php/reservations/documents/202001031456050.2020AMAgenda12302019.pdf
I’ll be taping a TV segment for my upcoming appearance
at Shell Point Retirement Community’s Academy of Lifelong Learning
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Check out the event coming up on Wednesday, March 11th @ 10am
where I’ll present a fascinating look at “The Sailor Who Changed History”
and my Honor Series books will be available for purchase!
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*Reservations/tickets ($10 per person) are required*
Call #239-489-8472 to reserve your spot!
The Tampa Bay Civil War Round Table
Welcomes Robert N. Macomber
Wednesday, 02/26/20 @ 6:30pm
PowerPoint presentation: “The Great Escape”
~ the riveting tale of Confederate Secretary of State
Judah P. Benjamin’s epic escape to freedom through Florida
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Meetings held @ The Children’s Board Building
1002 E. Palm Ave. / Tampa, FL 33605
This Round Table welcomes visitors but kindly asks that you contact them in advance
so they have a big enough meeting space.
I urge anyone with an interest in the Civil War to join!
http://www.tampabaycivilwarroundtable.com/upcoming-events.html
For more information contact:
Jay Ferris, President
email: tbcwrt@gmail.com
Tel # 813-382-2339
SHELL POINT COMMUNITY WELCOMES BACK
POPULAR HISTORIAN & AUTHOR ROBERT N. MACOMBER
Topic: “The Sailor Who Changed History”
This session covers 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.
** PUBLIC IS WELCOME / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED **
Where: Shell Point Retirement Community; Grand Cypress Room in The Woodlands [15101 Shell Point Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33908]
Date: March 11th
When: 10am – 11:30am
Contact: Call tel # 239-489-8472 to reserve your spot
Price: $10 per person
The Friends of North Fort Myers Library
plan to reschedule this incredible program!!
Tuesday, 03/24/20@ 2pm CANCELLED
Topic: “Theodore Roosevelt ~ The Summit”
Join me for my presentation covering Roosevelt’s history-changing presidency
& tumultuous post-presidency from 1898 to 1919, highlighting events
which have left his legacy throughout the world to this very day.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC [space is limited]
[book signing to follow discussion]
2001 N. Tamiami Trail /N. Ft. Myers, FL 33903
Tel # 239-533-4320 or 239-533-4343 to learn more
https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/robert-n-macomber-presents-theodore-roosevelt-summit
The Florida Book Awards Banquet CANCELLED
{due to COVID-19 & preventative action}
Thursday, 04/02/20
Tallahassee, FL
DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS?
My 14th novel, Honoring The Enemy [published in 2019]
won the Gold Medal for Popular Fiction from the FL Book Awards,
“the nation’s most comprehensive state book awards program …
established in 2006 to celebrate the best Florida literature.”
Get your copy if you don’t already have it!