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HISTORY FEST 2007 Calendar of Events
— Oct 5-14
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History Fest 2007 will begin on October 5 with a community-wide kick-off event on the lawn in front of Colton Hall. Everyone is welcome! Now in its sixth year, History Fest has grown from a one-day community celebration to a full ten-day festival which offers a variety of programs for both visitors and residents to enjoy and experience Monterey’s unique cultural heritage and historic resources.
History Fest is sponsored by Historic Monterey, a partnership between the City of Monterey, Monterey State Historic Park and Monterey History and Art Association, and is funded by a grant from the Rotary Club of Monterey and a gift from the Old Monterey Preservation Society. To volunteer, sponsor an event or find out more, call 831.649.2900. |
October 5, 11:30 a.m.
History Fest Kick-Off
Colton Hall (Friendly Plaza)
Pacific Street
Join living history characters, local dignitaries, and history buffs of all ages in this event to kick-off History Fest, a ten-day celebration of Monterey’s rich history. This event will take place on the lawn in front of Colton Hall. Refreshments will be provided. Admission: Free.
Oct 5, 8, 10, 12 at 2:pm
Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14 at 10:30 a.m.
House Tour: Robert Louis Stevenson House
530 Houston Street
The renovated first floor features never before seen Stevenson artifacts and personal belongings, as well as works by local artists who frequented the building from the 1870s to the 1930s. 45-minute tour is free but limited to 16. Sign-up table at the house. Meet at Houston Street entrance.
Oct. 5th; 1:pm—3:30 p.m.
Walking Tour: The Historic Waterfront of Monterey
Meet in the lobby of the Monterey Maritime & History Museum
Join historian Tim Thomas on this tour to learn about the fascinating history of Monterey’s waterfront, from its native peoples to the sardine industry. Info: 372-2608
Oct. 5th; 6th, 12th, 13th 10:30 a.m
Walking Tour: The Historic Gardens of Monterey
Meet at Boston Store, Scott & Olivier Streets
Accompany Historic Garden League docents on a 60-90 minute walking tour of some of Monterey’s most beautiful historic gardens. Free. For more information, please contact: marybonnie@redshift.com
Oct. 5th thru 7th 10:am–4:30 pm
Oct. 11th thru 14th 11:am--3:pm
Boston Store
201 Olivier Street at Scott Street
Built in the 1840s by Joseph Boston, this building is also known as the “Casa del Oro” (House of Gold) since miners reportedly stored their gold on the premises in Mr. Boston’s safe. Today this charming shop sells items reminiscent of old California.
Oct. 6th at 11:00 am
Walking Tour: Lower Presidio Historic Park
Presidio of Monterey Museum
Cpl. Ewing Blvd, Lower Presidio
Join Museum & Cultural Arts Manager Jim Conway on this walking tour of some of the most historic sites in Monterey. Learn about the native peoples, the first Europeans, establishment of the presidio and the mission, and the 1st American fort on the West Coast. Free. Info: 646-3991 conway@ci.monterey.ca.us
Oct. 6 & 13; 11:30 a.m. – 2:pm
Open House: Robert Louis Stevenson House
530 Houston Street
Monterey State Historic Park docents will be available to answer questions as you view the recently renovated first floor at your own pace. This house displays Stevenson artifacts as well as works by local artists. Free admission.
October 6, 11:am—3:pm
Living History & Family Activities
Cooper-Molera Adobe
525 Polk Street
Celebrate rancho-era history with hands-on fun and family-oriented activities: Play games, visit with vaqueros, see 19th century blacksmithing, churn butter, cook tortillas, make rope, listen to early stories, dance with the Monterey State Historic Park Volunteer Dancers. Admission: Free. Info: 649-7118 jstur@parks.ca.gov
October 6, 1:pm--3:pm
Film: “Los Californios de Monterey; Pioneers of Alta California”
Monterey Maritime & History Museum
Custom House Plaza
View this powerful, award-winning documentary; then feel free to linger afterward for a conversation with the filmmaker, David Anaya. Admission: Free
Oct. 6, 10:am thru Oct. 7, 4:pm
Civil War Encampment
Lower Presidio Park
Re-enactors occupy this realistic civil war encampment. Visit their encampment to meet them and see how civil war era soldiers lived and worked, set up camp, cooked meals, and attended to the details of their daily lives. Free.
Oct. 6th thru 8th, 10th, 12th thru 14th at 3:pm.
Also October 7th & 14th at noon.
House Tour: Cooper-Molera Adobe
Corner of Alvarado, Munras & Polk Streets
This adobe home displays the wealth and elegance of Capt. John Rogers Cooper and his family, who owned this home for 140 years. Free admission; limited to 12 people. Sign up at the Cooper Store. 45 minute tour.
Oct. 6th, 7th, 10th, 13th, 14th 2:pm
House Tour: Larkin House
Corner of Pacific & Jefferson
Considered to be a prototype of the “Monterey colonial” style, and one of Monterey’s earliest two-story houses, this was the home of wealthy merchant Thomas Larkin. Free admission; limited to 12 people. Sign-up table at the house. (Many stairs on this 45-minute tour.)
Oct. 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th at Noon
Oct. 8th 10th 12th at 11:30 a.m.
House Tour: Casa Soberanes
Corner of Pacific & Del Monte
This 1840s adobe, its furnishings, and its charming gardens reflect the transition from Mexican-era California into the 20th century. Free admission; limited to 12 people. Sign-up table at house. Tour is 45 minutes.
October 6--December 31
Alvarado Gallery: "Shades of Monterey"
Monterey Conference Center
Calle Prinicpal & Del Monte Ave
This gallery, located in the Monterey Conference Center (adjacent to the Portola Plaza Hotel) will exhibit photos documenting day-to-day life in Monterey over the past century, culled from the Monterey Library’s California History Room photo archives. Admission: Free.
October 7, 2:pm—3:pm
Concert: Monterey Bay Symphony
Presidio Museum
Lower Presidio Historic Park
Cpl. Ewing Blvd.
Treat yourself to an open-air concert of patriotic and historic music performed by the Monterey Bay Symphony. The concert will be held in Lower Presidio Historic Park, the location of some of Monterey’s most historic sites. Free. Info: 646-5648
catlin@ci.monterey.ca.us
Oct. 8th, 10th, 12th at 10:30 am
Walking Tour: California History
Meet in Pacific House Museum
Custom House Plaza
Visit the Custom House, First Brick House, Old Whaling Station and First Theatre – buildings which reflect the economic, cultural and political changes from 1821-1850. Admission: Free but limited to 18 people. Sign up at the Pacific House Museum counter. 45 minutes.
October 9, 11:am—12:pm
Curator's Tour: Robert Louis Stevenson House
530 Houston Street
Join curator Kris Quist in examining original manuscripts and letter of Robert Louis Stevenson. Part of Monterey State Historic Park’s collection, these artifacts will be on display during this special tour only. Admission: Free but limited to 20.
Reservations: 649-7109
October 10, 9:am-3:pm
Conference: Royal Presidio Chapel Conservation Project
San Carlos Cathedral
500 Church Street
Conservator John Griswold, and structural engineer Dr. Fred Webster, will discuss conservation efforts, seismic retrofit, and the unique challenges encountered in preserving California’s oldest stone building.
Info: 645-9138
cleiker@sancarloscathedral.org
October 12th, 3:pm—4:30 p.m.
Historian's Tour: Monterey Maritime & History Museum
Located at Custom House Plaza
Join Historian Tim Thomas on this in-depth tour of the Monterey Maritime & History Museum. Learn about Monterey’s shipping trade, whaling industry, sardine industry, and life aboard a 19th vessel. Info: 372-2608
October 13, 11:am—4:pm
Children's Day at the Maritime Museum
Custom House Plaza
Children of all ages are invited to this very special event featuring music, games, pirates, knot-tying, story telling, walking tours, tattoos and a special treasure hunt. Pirate or other historic costumes encouraged!
October 13th, 2:pm—3:pm
Constitutional Convention Re-enactment
Colton Hall
Pacific Street between Madison & Jefferson Streets
Step back in time as actors portray the events that occurred when California’s Constitution was drafted at Colton Hall in 1849. Admission is free but space is limited. Afterward, enjoy refreshments on the lawn.
October 13th
FANDANGO!
Dance lessons: 5:pm—6:pm
Fandango ! 6:pm—7:pm
Colton Hall
Pacific Street between Madison & Jefferson Streets
Dance and twirl as musicians play 1840s music and dancers in period dress get the fandango started. Funded by a gift from the Old Monterey Preservation Society, admission is free but space is limited. For reservations, call 646-5640.
October 14, 2:pm—3:30 pm
Dramatic Reading: The Return of Commander José Castro
Monterey Maritime & History Museum
Custom House Plaza
Dr. Julianne Burton-Carvajal and members of Los Californianos, descendants of California’s first non-native settlers, will present dramatic readings from the recently discovered letters of José Castro (1807-1860). Free. Information: 372-2608 x13
Oct. 14th; 10:am—4:pm
House Tour: Friends of the Monterey Public Library 4th Annual Historic House Tour
“Homes from the Past” is a self-guided tour of eight of Monterey’s most interesting and beautiful homes representing a variety of architectural styles and periods. Tickets available at the check-out desk at the Library, 625 Pacific Street, $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the tour. Info: 646-5601
Open Every Wed—Sat 11:am to 5:pm
Open Every Sunday 1:pm to 4:pm
Monterey Museum of Art
559 Pacific Street
This museum houses eight galleries focusing on California and Monterey art, as well as photographic and modern art. An absolute treasure! Admission is free October 5—14 with your History Fest passport.
Open daily 10:am to 4:pm
Cooper Museum Store
Alvarado at Munras Street
The Cooper Museum Store is a delightful shop selling books, toys, jewelry, décor, paper goods, crafts, soaps, and a host of other items reminiscent of early California. You may also enter the historic Cooper-Molera gardens and the History Room through the store.
Open daily 10:am to 4:pm
Custom House Museum
Custom House Plaza
Next to Fisherman’s Wharf
The oldest government building in California (dating to the 1820s), the Custom House exhibits the goods brought to California in the 1800s by trading sea captains. The Custom House appears today as if a ship has just left the harbor after offloading its 19th century cargo. Admission: Free.
Open daily 10:am to 4:pm
(Thurs. 10:30 a.m. to 4:pm)
Pacific House museum
Custom House Plaza
Near to Fisherman’s Wharf
Built in 1847, today this adobe, located near Fisherman’s Wharf, houses an exciting and interactive museum of Monterey History, giving a fascinating overview of Monterey’s most historic buildings. On the second floor, the Pacific House also houses the comprehensive collection of the Monterey Museum of the American Indian. Free admission.
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Stories of Old Monterey
Colton Hall
Living History
~ Photography: Kurt E. Saylor
Alta California Dancers
Cooper Molera-Adobe Gardens
~ Photography: California State Parks
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