One of the more interesting things that pollution can bring us is the polished and smooth pieces of glass after it has been kicked around by the ocean and sand. People can make the most interesting things from this discarded material. There will be lots of artists and collectors who would like to share their […]
Who doesn't love a parade? Here's one that is likely to be a lot of fun. Many local groups will be participating and there will be a gathering afterward for the celebrations and fun to continue. It starts on Pearl St and heads down Alvarado then to Custom House Plaza where the booths, food and […]
Summer is in full form and the harvests are coming in fast and furious. Hope you are getting out to the markets and enjoying the beast of the local produce and artisan creations. If not, you are really missing out. You don't have to wake up early, but you can if you want to get […]
Summer is in full form and the harvests are coming in fast and furious. Hope you are getting out to the markets and enjoying the beast of the local produce and artisan creations. If not, you are really missing out. You don't have to wake up early, but you can if you want to get […]
Summer is in full form and the harvests are coming in fast and furious. Hope you are getting out to the markets and enjoying the beast of the local produce and artisan creations. If not, you are really missing out. You don't have to wake up early, but you can if you want to get […]
Summer is in full form and the harvests are coming in fast and furious. Hope you are getting out to the markets and enjoying the beast of the local produce and artisan creations. If not, you are really missing out. You don't have to wake up early, but you can if you want to get […]
A solid piece of Salinas history is available for visiting and enjoying on the first Saturday of each month. The knowledgeable docents are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to share the history and interesting stories about the development of Salinas and the Salinas Valley. Combine the visit with the other resources immediately available, the Railroad Museum […]
An interesting slice of Monterey County history that is fun to watch or even get to operate(sometimes) is the Monterey & Salinas Valley Railroad Museum and its splendid diorama of the valley's train routes. Come over on any first Saturday or Sunday of the month and enjoy the historic rail display and even get to […]
Come to the Custom House Plaza in Monterey and you will see things you may have only read about in books. Leather tanning, smithing, weaving, and many more skills that people needed in the past just to get through their lives. All part of our history. It's sponsored by the state's Park System.
America's Last Hometown does it up every year with lots of fun old time activities as well as modern ways to have fun and celebrate the 4th. Come out and see what they have cooked up for this year. (that's not just an expression, there will be food.)
