Black History Month Book Talk - "The Story of Black Hero Robert Smalls"
Schedule
Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 11:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
2373 Oak St, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951-2816, United States | Melbourne Beach, FL
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A free presentation by local historian Rick MauleMaule’s award-winning novel, Moonlight Helmsman, highlights the true story of Robert Smalls, a slave who masterminded a conspiracy to steal the Confederate flagship in 1862. The book has earned critical praise and 12 national awards. It was also featured in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The story portrayed in Moonlight Helmsman is being made into an upcoming Amazon Prime film, Steal Away.
Old Town Hall History Center
2373 Oak Street, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Admission is free. Questions? Email Rick Maule at [email protected]
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2373 Oak St, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951-2816, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
