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For those looking for something a little less political to do during Election Week, the Museum on Main is presenting “A Discussion with Local Historian Steve S. Minniear” on Thursday evening in downtown Pleasanton.
Minniear, a local author and Dublin’s city historian, will be talking about the history of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office — which, with its jail operations and patrol presence in particular, has been intrinsic to the Tri-Valley for generations. Minniear recently penned the “Images of America” book installment on the sheriff’s office.
“Minniear collected and assembled photographs and information from throughout Alameda County to bring to light the forgotten stories of the sheriff’s office,” museum officials stated in a press release touting the speaker event. “Many of these previously unseen photographs come from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Archive. In that process, he uncovered the lost stories and forgotten incidents that shaped the office and the communities it serves.”
Part of the museum’s “A Discussion with …” series, the free presentation will center around an hour-long conversation with Minniear moderated by Museum on Main curator Ken MacLennan starting at 6 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 7). A reception will follow at around 7 p.m., at which the author will remain on hand for about a half-hour to sign books and answer more questions.
“You will not want to miss this opportunity to hear from and engage with this expert historian and exceptional storyteller,” museum officials said, noting Minniear has also written books about the history of Dublin and of the Tri-Valley during the World War II era.
The program is free to attend, but pre-registration is required due to limited seating capacity, according to officials. Call 925-462-2766 to reserve a spot. The Museum on Main is located at 603 Main St. in Pleasanton. For more information, go to museumonmain.org.
