“The Story of Black Hero Robert Smalls”

A free presentation by local historian Rick Maule
Flyer for Old Town Hall History Center event - “The Story of Black Hero Robert Smalls”
Event Date: 
Saturday, February 17, 2024 - 11:00am

Maule’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

All proceeds from book sales will be donated to Melbourne Beach’s Old Town Hall History Center. Questions? Call (704) 576-0966 or email newlondonpress@outlook.com