LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Historic Courthouse Museum will begin another series of historic readings on Saturday, Aug. 18.

The readings, which begin at 2 p.m., take place in the historic courtroom on the second floor of the museum, 255 N. Main St.

This month, Museum Curator Linda Lake will begin the series with part oneI of Helen Rocca Goss’s book, “The Life and Death of a Quicksilver Mine.”

Goss’ father, Andrew Rocca, was the superintendent of the Great Western Mine for nearly 25 years.  

Her book is full of extraordinary details of  mine operations, their home life, family, and stories told by her father and gleaned from her mother’s diary.  

Other readings in this series will take place on Sept. 15, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17.

There is no admission charge and refreshments will be served.  

For more information, call the museum at 707-263-4555.