The Coronado Historical Association invites you to join us for this month’s installment of the popular Wine & Lecture Series on Thursday, June 11th, for an engaging evening exploring the origins and evolution of the U.S. Navy SEALs. The lecture will trace the SEALs’ beginnings with the Underwater Demolition Teams during World War II and their emergence in 1958–1959. Guests will hear fascinating stories about what SEAL training was like in the 1950s and learn how the SEAL mission has evolved from that time to the present day.
Join us on Thursday, June 11th, at 5:30 pm for a wine & cheese reception followed by the lecture from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Tickets are available now by clicking Register Now above!
- Member: $15.00 each
- Non-Member: $20.00 each
Important Registration Information: Reservations are required. Please be aware that tickets for the wine & lecture events are nonrefundable, as proceeds support our educational mission. If you have any questions, please email info@coronadohistory.org or call (619) 435-7242.
About the Speaker
Raised in the remote West Texas town of Sonora, Jack Ratliff took undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Texas. He spent four years in the Navy, first as a deck officer on a destroyer and then as a Navy SEAL. He practiced law in El Paso for twenty years, then taught at the UT Law School for twenty years. He and his wife live in Santa Fe.
