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Lecture Series

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2009 - 2010 Waterman Lecture Series

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Ticketing & Reservations

Space is strictly limited for these events, and reservations are REQUIRED. Unless otherwise noted, lectures are free for NHNM members, $10 for non-members and $5 for students.

Lectures are held at Balboa Pavilion's Grand Ballroom, located at:
400 Main St.
Balboa, CA 92661

For information about future lecture series, call 949-675-8915 or email: nhnm@nhnm.org.

Upcoming Lectures

David Grant

David Grant
"Captain James Cook: The Extraordinary First Voyage of the Endeavour"

Thursday, March 25th
Doors open at 6:30 pm, lecture begins at 7:00 pm

Captain James Cook, son of a Yorkshire farmer, was the most famous navigator of his time - both discovering and charting accurately coastlines from the Artic to the Antarctic, and the east coast of Australia to the west coast of North America. Cook made three voyages, each distinct in character, each a test and a triumph but not without tragedy. Join us as Mr. Grant brings to life the first of Cook’s journeys aboard the HMS Endeavour. Mr. Grant is the former president of Orange Coast College and served as president of the Orange Coast College Foundation. He is an historian and storyteller who enjoys long-distance sailing and mountain climbing, and has served as the coach of the Orange Coast College rowing team for most of his adult life.