Concord in the 1940's and Beyond

The Contra Costa County Historical Society

presents 

Concord in the 1940's and Beyond

by Joel Harris

From the largest explosion in human history to the infamous Port Chicago Mutiny trial, Concord After World War II captures pivotal moments in California's history.

Explosive growth after the war made Concord a popular stop for presidents, celebrities, and musical events. A small town of about 1,500 people in the 1940s now is home to more than 120,000. Jazz musician Dave Brubeck was born in Concord, and the internationally acclaimed Concord Blue Devils still perform there. The 1960s saw the birth of the annual Concord Jazz Festival and Concord Jazz Records. Concord became sister cities with Kitakami, Japan, in the 1970s. The controversial Spirit Poles were erected in the 1980s, and De La Salle High Schools' unbelievable 151-game football winning streak began in the1990s.

Join us as Joel shares his favorite images and tells us about his favorite stories from his new book, Concord After World War II.

Joel’s talk begins at 4:30 p.m. 

About the Speaker: Bay Area native Joel A. Harris is the author of Images of America: Concord and Past & Present: Concord. He is a state bar certified specialist in estate planning, trust, and probate law. Harris is a board member of the Concord Historical Society, who provided many of the outstanding images presented in his new book Concord After World War II. Other wonderful photographs are provided courtesy of the Contra Costa County Historical Society and local residents.

Admission is free for CCCHS members.

$10 for non-members, click here.

RSVP is requested. Please call (925) 229-1042 or send an email to mkting@cocohistory.org

Downtown parking is free on Sundays.

Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase at the Campbell Theater lobby bar.

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All proceeds benefit the preservation work of the Contra Costa County Historical Society.‍