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History Bytes: “Our Love Affair With An Island”

Wednesday, March 6, 2019
11:00 to 11:45 am

Boca Grande Historical Society Presents: History Bytes 2019

Star Ford Whitney & Mills Ford “Our Love Affair With An Island”

Special Guest Speakers: Star Ford Whitney & Mills Ford

Star Ford Whitney and Mills Ford, brother and sister who first came to Boca Grande in 1960 for spring vacation with their mother, Eleanor Ames and her husband John S. Ames, Jr., will talk about the Ames Family who had already been here for 30 years. Their mother was widowed at 55, full of energy and she became involved in the community, held wonderful parties of which she was well known.

Did coming to Boca Grande really start as a “love affair” for Star and Mills?

Try a History Byte!

Held in the Loggia of the Johann Fust Community Library on 10th Street

This program is free and open to all with refreshments to follow.

For more information call (941) 964-1600

Thank You to Our History Bytes 2019 Sponsor

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