The Historical Society of Topsail Island offers monthly luncheons,
September thru May,
with speakers to promote our mission of education.
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Historic Halifax & Halifax Resolves
May 9, 2024 - The Historical Society of Topsail Island is proud to present Frank McMahon who will speak about Historic Halifax where the “Halifax Resolves” were unanimously adopted. This was the first official action by an entire colony recommending independence from England.
2024 Scholarship Presentations
April 11, 2024 - The Historical Society of Topsail Island is proud to present the 2024 Scholarships recipients during the luncheon lecture series on April 11, 2024.
Poplar Grove Plantation: From American Revolution to American Civil War
March 14, 2024 - The Historical Society of Topsail Island is proud to present Caroline C. Lewis who will speak about The Poplar Grove Plantation: From American Revolution to the American Civil War. Desiring to return to her roots, Lewis transitioned from higher education by accepting the position of Executive Director of Poplar Grove Foundation Inc. in 2014.
Greetings from Camp Davis Lecture by Cliff Tyndall
February 8, 2024 - The Historical Society of Topsail Island is proud to present Cliff Tyndall. Cliff Tyndall is a recently retired History and Geography Professor at Bladen Community College, who will speak about The history of Camp Davis.
The Search for Amelia Earhart Lecture by Jeffrey D. Morris
January 11, 2024 - The Historical Society of Topsail Island is proud to present Jeffrey D. Morris. Mr. Morris currently serves as the Owner, Director, Business Manager, and Principal Scientist of both AzulMar Research, LLC and GeoMar Research, LLC., who will speak about The Search for Amelia Earhart.
Women’s Airforce Service Pilots Lecture by John Moseley
December 14, 2023 - The Historical Society of Topsail Island is proud to present John Moseley, the museum manager of the North Carolina Maritime Museum, Fort Johnson, Southport, who will speak about the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).
Highland Scots of North Carolina Lecture by William S. Caudill
November 9, 2023 - The Historical Society of Topsail Island is proud to present William S. Caudill, the founder of the Scottish Heritage Center and the pipe band at St. Andrews University, who will speak about the Highland Scots of North Carolina.
Queen Anne’s Revenge Lecture by Kimberly Kenyon
October 12, 2023 - The Historical Society of Topsail Island is proud to present Kimberly Kenyon, NC Office of State Archaeology, who will speak about the archeological site of La Concorde/Queen Anne's Revenge.
World War II PT Boat Lecture by Morton Blanchard
September 14, 2023 - The Historical Society of Topsail Island is proud to present Morton Blanchard, Topsail Beach Commissioner, who will speak about his father’s PT Boat experiences in the South Pacific during WWII.