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Town Hall Talks: The Spies Next Door

  • The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum 71 North Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL, 33432 United States (map)

The Boca Raton Historical Society is proud to present a Town Hall Talk featuring Dr. Peter Barrett on May 16, 2024!

Town Hall Talks is an evening lecture program given in Boca Raton's original "Town Hall". The 2023 - 2024 season consists of five (5) special speakers who will present interesting topics from their area of expertise.

Dr. Peter Barrett, a Boca Raton native, will share thrilling tales of espionage during World War II.  Growing up in a family that owned the Boca Raton Villas, Barrett’s stories include witnessing evidence of German submarines attacking merchant shipping off the shores in 1942 and probable espionage activities next door.

Doors open at 6 PM for check-in and refreshments. 
Lectures begin at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers.

Registration:
BRHS Members: Free
Non-Members: $10

Kindly RSVP by calling 561.392.6766 x100

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