Concord Historical Society’s Annual Membership Dinner
2026-03-19 17:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Concord Museum and Event Center, 1928 Clayton Road, Concord, United States
Speaker: Mr. Joel Harris, Author
Event Schedule: Thursday, March 19,2026, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Venue: Concord Museum and Event Center, 1928 Clayton Road, Concord
Event Details: Catered Dinner Buffet, Music by Danny Hauger, Silent Auction & More
$55 per person – Open Seating
Checks should be made out to Concord Historical Society and returned by March 6, 2026 to

Gail Van Tassell, 5049 Heather Glen Lane, Concord, CA 94521
Call Gail at 925-798-5445 if you have questions.

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Using Public-Domain Visual Art for Book Design and Descriptive Inspiration
2026-03-22 14:00 - 21:00 | Concord Museum and Event Center, 1928 Clayton Road, Concord, United States
Speakers Series with: Dore’ Ripley
Event Schedule: MARCH 22, 2026 2:00 FREE (donations graciously accepted)
Venue: 1928 Clayton Read – parking behind the building on Marina Ct.
THINKING OF WRITING A BOOK?
Public-domain images aren’t just for covers—they’re powerful storytelling tools.
This presentation hopes to show writers how to use public-domain visual art both for book covers and interior
images, and as rich descriptive inspiration while writing fiction. Focusing on visual material from Elizabethan
England and Greek mythology, the session explores how engravings, woodcuts, paintings, and ancient art can shape
atmosphere, character, and setting—while also anchoring books in historically resonant imagery.
Attendees will learn:

How to identify and verify truly public-domain visual art
Where to find high-quality images suitable for covers, interiors, and reader magnets
How to adapt historical images for strong genre signaling and market appeal
Techniques for using images to spark sensory detail, mood, and scene construction
Best practices for attribution and ethical reuse

Using real examples, this talk bridges creative craft and practical publishing, showing how centuries-old images
can fuel vivid prose and professional book design—without copyright anxiety.
Ideal for novelists, historical and mythic writers, indie authors, and small publishers looking to write better, design
smarter, and publish with confidence.
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Spring Tea At The Historic Galindo Home
2026-05-02 11:00 - 2026-05-03 14:00 | Galindo Home, 1721 Amador Ave, Concord, CA, 94520, United States
Event Details:
Venue: 1721 Amador Avenue, Concord (Parking behind the building on Marina Ct.)
Event Schedule: May 2 and 3, two seatings 11:00 and 2:00
Ticket Charges: $60 per person – Open Seating

Mode of Payment Options:
Pay by Check: Make checks payable to Concord Historical Society – Mail to Beth Neilson, 2055 Sierra Rd., Apt 19, Concord, CA 94518
OR
Book Tickets online using the form below.

Note:

Call: 1-626-755-6797 to secure seating
Last ticket sale April 19, 2026
Stroll and shop the Concord Art Association’s Color of Spring show and sale in the adjacent Concord Museum and Event Center

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