Summer will officially be here soon and that means that the markets are even fuller than before with the local bounty. Fresh veggies and fruit are in abundance. The variety of local produce is amazing. You can come out and appreciate the work that has gone into creating all this wonderfulness and get to meet […]
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 […]
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.)
On the first weekend of the month the history oriented folks, who enjoy role playing, in the area get together and show the rest of us what people did and how they lived in the past. Here at the San Juan Bautista State Park they specialize in the mission era and the post Gold Rush […]
It's the return of the celebration of South Monterey County's hard working people and the world they lived in. It's all at the San Lorenzo Park and its Agricultural Museum. Come on out and enjoy the many activities, vendors, and exhibits. More details can be found at https://www.mcarlm.org
The track at Laguna Seca hosts an amazing variety of races from Indy cars to vintage racers restored to perfection. Included in this area the Superbike motorcycles and even some bicycles from time to time. This event is the fastest motorcycles and the most intense racers you see will anywhere. Seeing them run through the […]
Some might recognize this as the site of Doc Ricketts Lab. He was the friend and companion of John Steinbeck whom he featured in his writing. Ricketts was also a writer and scientist. His lab is a landmark and historical site. More details are at https://www.montereypl.libcal.com/event
