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Telling Our Stories~ Coast Guard History with Lt. Commander Wilson 8/23 6:30p

The Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre Museum Foundation are proud to present its “Telling Our Stories” Series of 2012 on Thursday, August 23rd, at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum, 317 East Railroad Avenue at 6:30pm. This month’s topic will be on the “Coast Guard”.

Lt. Commander Charles R. Wilson, USCG (Ret.) served 26 ½ years on active duty, retiring in 1972.  He is married to Bertha E. Thumann Wilson and they celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary in September.  They have five (5) children.

Mr. Wilson served at the Port Isabel Coast Guard Life Boat Station (now South Padre Island Coast Guard Station) from November 1948 to October 1950.  During this time, there was a lot of unusual and interesting events that occurred that should be made a part of history.

After retiring from the Coast Guard, Mr. Wilson and his wife went into private business inSan Benito,Texasfor 26 years before retiring again.  Mr. Wilson has been active in serving the Community, a Past District Governor of Rotary International and instrumental in the Construction of a Veterans War Memorial in San Benito.

Please join us as we learn about the “Coast Guard”. All locals and visitors are welcomed to attend this free presentation. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided and are being sponsor by the Museums of Port Isabel.

‘Telling Our Stories” is an educational program aimed to preserving the heritage of the City of Port Isabeland the Laguna Madre area. Our goals are to preserve and educate our local and natural history through presentations and exhibits. The program is co-sponsored by the Museums of Port Isabel and the Laguna Museum Foundation. “Telling Our Stories” is presented on the last Thursday of each month from January through September at the Treasures of the Gulf Museum. Admission is free.

Sponsored by: Mr. & Mrs. Roger Brown

For more information on Telling Our Stories or to help sponsor an event, contact Jeannie Marie A. Flores at (956) 943-7602 or visit www.portisabelmuseums.com or you may also send an email to jrivera@copitx.com.