Contra Costa Co. Historical Society To Host 'Mount Diablo' Celebration

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA – The Contra Costa County Historical Society invites you to its Annual Meeting/Holiday Luncheon and Fundraiser at the historic Diablo Country Club. This year's program "Mount Diablo" will feature guest speakers known for their extensive research and knowledge about the Mount Diablo region and its significance to our County.

David Mackesey and Seth Adams will talk about the first families that were inspired by, and resided near, our County's beautiful mountain. The creation of the State Park, the Diablo communities role in it, and today's efforts of preservation will conclude the program.

December 3, 2016 11:00am - 2:00pm
Welcome Reception and Silent Auction
CCCHS Annual Review
Lunch and Beverages served
"Mount Diablo" featuring
David Mackesey with Diablo Country Club and Seth Adams with Save Mount Diablo.

Your attendance and participation will help support the Society's preservation work of the County's archives and the history that lies within. Reserve your seat today!

About the Speakers:

David Mackesey is the retired President of one of the world's largest wine companies. He has served as a Director of the Diablo Country Club over the past six years, and served as President from 2012-2014. He is currently the Club Historian for the Diablo Country Club and the Overseas Historian for the Carnoustie Golf Club. In 2014, he authored the book "From Country Estate to Country Club, the History of Diablo County Club."

Seth Adams is Land Conservation Director for Save Mount Diablo. In 1988, he became the organization's first paid professional staff person. He focuses on advanced policy, land use and advocacy; government relations; acquisition projects; and educational and media programs. Among his accomplishments are participation of preservation of ten of thousands of acres; creation of Urban Limit Lines; aid in development of hundreds of millions of dollars of conservation funding; the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan and the Concord Naval Weapons Station Reuse Plan; new recreational trails such as the 30-mile Diablo Trail; and reintroduction of endangered peregrine falcons to Mt. Diablo.

--Image and information courtesy of the Contra Costa County Historical Society