About this Event
The Southwest Florida Archaeological Society (SWFAS) is pleased to announce a book signing and presentation on Key West in the Civil War by acclaimed author Robert Macomber. The presentation will be held on January 21, 2026, at 6:00 pm, at the Imaginarium Museum (IMAG) located at 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916. This is a free public program.
About the Presentation
After a meet & greet and book signing session, Robert Macomber will give a presentation on the crucial role of Key West in the U.S. Civil War. The lecture will describe places in Key West that you can visit today including the 1852 U.S. Naval depot, 1845-built Civil War Fort Taylor, two Martello Tower forts built during the war, the 1860 rescued-slave cemetery, the origins of famous Mallory Square, and an overview of seven Civil War shipwrecks on the Southwest Florida coast. He captivates a variety of audiences with storytelling expertise creating eager readers and listeners alike.
About the Speaker
As the author of the 17 book Honor Series and an internationally acclaimed lecturer, Robert N. Macomber has been described as "The O'Brian of the Caribbean" by Randy W. White. Macomber's novels chronicle the naval escapades of his protagonist Peter Wake that begin in the early days of sailing naval vessels in the Civil War in Southwest Florida. As an accomplished seaman, Macomber inserts his knowledge of sailing and the sea into his character and his knowledge of historical events into the events here in Southwest Florida. When not traveling for research treks, lecture tours, or book signings, Macomber lives on the southwest coast of Florida in Lee County where he grew up.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford Avenue, Fort Myers, United States
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