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The Balboa Island Museum has an array of exhibits related to the history of Newport Beach and Balboa Island. We would like to introduce our new video series of 10 Minute History Talks with Celeste.

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  1. Episode 1: Sailing – This video covers an intro to "Two Years Before the Mast" and sailing vocabulary!

  2. Episode 2: Whaling – Celeste highlights Bill Stewart's whaling crafts collection and whaling off the coast of Southern California.

  3. Episode 3: Samuel Dunnells – Celeste highlights the arrival of Samuel Dunnells in Newport Bay!

  4. Episode 4: James Irvine I – Celeste highlights the early life of James Irvine I.

  5. Episode 5: ABC's of American Exploration – Celeste highlights the accomplishments of a Navigator, Explorer, and Conquistador.

  6. Episode 6: California got it name – Celeste describes How California got its name and the Voyage of Cabrillo.

  7. Episode 7: Sculling and Punting Society – Celeste highlights the hijinks of the Balboa Island Sculling and Punting Society!

  8. Episode 8: Newport Beach Telephone History – Celeste highlights Newport Beach Telephone History

  9. Episode 9: It's all about the River – Celeste discusses the Santa Ana River and is impact on the county

  10. Episode 10: Surfing Influencers – The influence of surfing and surfers

  11. Episode 11: James McFadden – Celeste delves into the history of James McFadden

  12. Episode 12: California Missions – 10 Minute History Talks "California Missions"

  13. Episode 13: Spanish and Mexican Land Grants – How the Spanish and Mexican Land Grants affected our area

  14. Episode 14: History of Toys & the CDM Toy Shop – Celeste discusses the History of Toys & The Corona del Mar Toy Shop

  15. Episode 15: History of Halloween – Celeste highlights the history and traditions of Halloween!

  16. Episode 16: It's About Time - Part 1 – Celeste Highlights the meanings and root words associated with times of the day, seasons and meals!

  17. 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

  18. 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!

  19. Episode 19: Newport Beach Census Fun – Celeste highlights Newport Beach census information from 1900 - 1940

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