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The Story of San Pablo, history talk and book signing: Martinez
Do you love local history? Join us to hear veteran Bay Area journalist Dan Smith talk about his book Stepping Stones.
The Contra Costa County Historical Society presents Stepping Stones: The Story of San Pablo, Last Small Town in the Bay.
Veteran Bay Area journalist and former Benicia Councilman Dan Smith presents an illustrated talk about his book Stepping Stones.
Dan traces San Pablo's evolution from a Huchiun Indian village to Mexican rancho to a town that resisted the push to incorporate as a city until 1949, all the way to its being named an All-American City in 1975 and 2014 by the National Urban League.
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Tales of millionaires and murderers, pioneers and philanthropists, all come together in this fascinating tale described in Dan’s beautiful book Stepping Stones.
A book signing follows immediately.
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When: Saturday, May 11, 2019 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm.
Where: Campbell Theater 636 Ward Street, downtown Martinez
- Admission and parking are free.
- Theater bar will be open before talk and during intermission.
- RSVP is requested. Email: mkting@cocohistory.org or Call: (925) 229-1042
- Tours of the County History Center will be available from 12pm – 2pm.
A $10 donation is suggested at the door. All proceeds benefit the preservation work of the Contra Costa County archives.
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