10 Minute Talks

• Episode 1: Sailing – This video covers an intro to "Two Years Before the Mast" and sailing vocabulary!
• Episode 2: Whaling – Celeste highlights Bill Stewart's whaling crafts collection and whaling off the coast of Southern California.
• Episode 3: Samuel Dunnells – Celeste highlights the arrival of Samuel Dunnells in Newport Bay!
• Episode 4: James Irvine I – Celeste highlights the early life of James Irvine I.
• Episode 5: ABC's of American Exploration – Celeste highlights the accomplishments of a Navigator, Explorer, and Conquistador.
• Episode 6: California got it name – Celeste describes How California got its name and the Voyage of Cabrillo.
• Episode 7: Sculling and Punting Society – Celeste highlights the hijinks of the Balboa Island Sculling and Punting Society!
• Episode 8: Newport Beach Telephone History – Celeste highlights Newport Beach Telephone History
• Episode 9: It's all about the River – Celeste discusses the Santa Ana River and is impact on the county
• Episode 10: Surfing Influencers – The influence of surfing and surfers
• Episode 11: James McFadden – Celeste delves into the history of James McFadden
• Episode 12: California Missions – 10 Minute History Talks "California Missions"
• Episode 13: Spanish and Mexican Land Grants – How the Spanish and Mexican Land Grants affected our area
• Episode 14: History of Toys & the CDM Toy Shop – Celeste discusses the History of Toys & The Corona del Mar Toy Shop
• Episode 15: History of Halloween – Celeste highlights the history and traditions of Halloween!
• Episode 16: It's About Time - Part 1 – Celeste Highlights the meanings and root words associated with times of the day, seasons and meals!
• Episode 17: It's All About Time - Part 2 – Part 2 Celeste highlights the meanings and origins associated with days of the week and months of the year
• Episode 18: Newport Beach Holiday Traditions – Newport Beach Holiday Traditions" Past, Present and Future, Just like Dickens! Warning: This is a 20 minute hot mess of FUN!
• Episode 19: Newport Beach Census Fun – Celeste highlights Newport Beach census information from 1900 - 1940
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We hope you enjoy our ten minute history talk series.

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