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PALCUS is proud to invite you to a series of events in California to view the traveling exhibit "Legacy of Azorean Whalers"
TRANSCENDING AN OCEAN AND NATIONAL BORDERS, a cultural bond was established by whalers centuries ago. A bridge of whale ships linked the nine islands to the continen�tal United States. This traveling exhibit introduces a larger, permanent exhibition at the New Bedford Whaling Museum designed to honor this legacy. The Azorean Whaleman Gallery chronicles the global contributions and impact of the Portu�guese speaking world on American maritime history. Exhibits and Receptions at all locations are Free to all attendees. San Diego February 23 - 25, 2012 Point Loma Library, Hervey Branch 3701 Voltaire Street San Diego, CA 92107 Exhibit opens at 12:00pm on Thursday the 23rd, and will remain open until Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 2:00pm. A reception will be held on Saturday from noon till 2:00pm at the library's Community room. Guest speakers include James Russell, President of the New Bedford Whaling Museum and Dr. Filipe Porteiro from the University of the Azores. For more information, contact Therese Garces at [email protected] Turlock February 29 - March 1, 2012 CSU Stanislaus Vasche Library, second floor foyer One University Circle Turlock, California 95382 A reception will be held on February 29 at 5:00 p.m. in the second floor foyer of the Vasche Library. There is free parking is available for this event. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Elmano Costa, 209-667-3638 or [email protected] San Jose March 3 - 4, 2012 History Park San Jose Pacific Hotel 1650 Senter Road San Jose, CA 95112-2599
The Exhibit will open at noon on Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4, closing at 4:00 PM each day. A reception and presentation will take place at 2:00 PM on Saturday. Refreshments will be served.
There is free admission to the Park and Exhibits. The Park pedestrian entrance and the City Paid Parking lot ($6.00) are on Phelan Ave.
For more information on the San Jose event, please contact Al Dutra 650 575 9951 or [email protected]
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