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Arthur Dobbs - 'Curious in Everything'

Carrickfergus Town Hall, 11 Antrim Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DG
Arthur Dobbs Seminar

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To mark America 250, join us for an enjoyable exploration of Arthur Dobbs (1689–1765), Carrickfergus-born explorer, colonial governor, and early botanist.

Including talks by: Author and Historian, Trevor Parkhill, MBE – Arthur Dobbs: Colonial Undertaker and Governor of North Carolina; local historian, David Hume – The Emigrant Experience; Jim McKee, Site Manager, Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site and Katie Hatton, Editor, North Carolina Colonial Records Project both from North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Lunch provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements.


Approximate Run Time - 3 Hour 30 Minutes


Event Suitable For - Ages 12+

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Season (22 Aug 2026)
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Saturday11:00 - 14:30

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