Historian to speak in Cannon Beach about treasure hunting
Published 5:05 am Friday, March 9, 2012
- <p>Robert Lewis Knecht, front, with a dive partner, hunts for underwater treasure. Submitted phot</p>
CANNON BEACH The Cannon Beach History Center presents local historian and adventurer Robert Lewis Knecht, who will regale attendees with stories of more than 25 years of treasuring discoveries from land to high seas.
Knecht, of Cannon Beach Treasure Company, has worked all over the world as an adventure filmmaker, treasure hunter and historian. An award-winning cameraman and producer, his work has appeared on many national and British television programs including on PBS, the Discovery Channel and the History Channel.
Knecht has worked with many famous treasure enthusiasts and experts, with more than 900 dives under his belt. The lecture will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, and is free and open to the public.
Cannon Beach History Center and Museum is located at 1387 S. Spruce St., at the corner of Sunset Street. For more information, call (503) 436-9301 or visit www.cbhistory.com