The 2019 Conchologists of America Convention will take place on nearby Captiva Island on June 19–23, with field trips planned for June 17–18. The Convention has as its theme the birth centenary of noted American malacologist and National Shell Museum’s Founding Director, Dr. Robert Tucker Abbott. The Museum will be hosting an open house/reception on July 18 at 6 pm. The reception will be open to all full registrants to the Convention. Click here to download the registration form and get more information!