Please click on the below links for information on community cultural organizations and events, as well as the history of the area and things to do.
Monterey Peninsula History
By clicking on this link you can explore the Monterey Peninsula's unique history starting with the natives who were here first, and then trace the footsteps of the original settlers. This comprehensive list details the heartaches, successes, triumphs, and struggles of the people who worked hard to make a life for themselves against all odds.
Things to Do/Cultural Events
Please check out this link for information on the various community events, festivals, and places that hlp to identify and perpetuate the unique cultural traditions of the people of Monterey.
Places to Shop and Eat
This link provides an assortment of small, locally owned restaurants and markets that are ethnically diverse and representative of the many cultural voices which make up the Monterey area.
Community Voices: Sustaining the Cultures of Monterey
This link gives insight into the lives of the residents of Monterey County who have integrated themselves into this community. These compelling stories are intimate and personal, and really help newcomers to understand what this community values and prides itself on.
Research Archives
This link provides a look at community archives which I have come across in my research. They look at the history of the peninsula, and focus specifically on the stories of how cultural identity has changed and been sustained throughout the years.