About
Seminar Event
Arthur Dobbs, ‘Curious in Everything’
Carrickfergus Town Hall, Dobbs room
Saturday 22 August
11.00am – 2.30pm
£8
To mark American 250, join us for an enjoyable exploration of Arthur Dobbs (1689–1765), Explorer, colonial governor, and early botanist from Carrickfergus.
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, will focus on Dobbs' time at Brunswick and his death and burial in St. Philip's Church.
Katie Hatton, Editor, North Carolina Colonial Records Project - "The Best and Tenderest of Husbands": Arthur Dobbs' Marriage to Justina Davis.
Lunch is provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements. Includes lunchtime performance by musician Dick Glasgow who will bring along his Appalachian Dulcimer.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £8.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
