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SUMMARY:John Sanders - The Road of Renown
DESCRIPTION:Tickets available now.\n\n\n\nThe Road of Renown presents a significant new interpretation of the history of today’s 17-Mile Drive and connects the early auto racing history at Del Monte with the development of auto touring to the world famous resort. \n\n\n\nHotel Del Monte’s original macadam road to Cypress Point was hailed for its dust free ride when completed in 1881. The Los Angeles Herald praised the road work. “The drives are the most romantic on the American continent…hewn through lofty and almost impervious forests\, the celebrated Monterey cypress grove and the lovely Carmel Bay.”Hotel Del Monte resurfaced the road with bitumen in 1888 and\, in the following year\, called it the Eighteen Mile Drive while proclaiming the road to be “the grandest drive on the continent.” \n\n\n\n    \n        \n            \n                \n                \n                \n                \n                \n                \n                \n            \n        \n        \n    \n\n\n\n\nVideo \n\n\n\nTickets $20\n\n\nFirst Name *Last Name *PhoneEmail AddressNumber of Tickets @ $20Tickets Total$Additional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressPlease list additional guests and email addressesAdditional Tax-deductible Donation to MHAAUSDTotal charge$Send Message
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LOCATION:Stanton Theater\, 5 Custom House Plaza\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
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SUMMARY:Giants in Racing!
DESCRIPTION:Chris Pook\, Founder of the Long Beach Grand Prix\n\n\n\nChris Helling\, Auto Race Driver\, Vintage Restorer\, Racing Pioneer\n\n\n\nTommy McCarthy\, Youngest Third-Generation Motorsports Team Owner\, Race Car Driver\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExclusive event at Stanton Center \n\n\n\nBuy tickets here – $35 MHAA members free – no ticket required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Pook  6-7 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn an engaging guest lecture hosted at the museum\, Chris Pook will share the fascinating story of how a “crazy idea” revolutionized North American motorsports. He will recount how\, while working as a local travel agent in the 1970s\, he envisioned creating a Monaco-style street race right through downtown Long Beach. Pook will detail the initial uphill battles of convincing skeptical city officials\, sketching original concepts on restaurant napkins\, and teaming up with racing legends like Dan Gurney to launch the historic 1975 inaugural Formula 5000 race. The event’s rapid success attracted Formula One\, before he made the pivotal\, strategic shift to CART Champ Cars in 1983—a move that secured the event’s financial survival and permanently established it as America’s premier street race. Ultimately\, Pook will look back on how this vision served as a powerful economic catalyst\, transforming the race into a model for urban renewal that revitalized the city’s coastal downtown area. \n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Chris Pook+\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher Robin Pook is an English-born American motorsports executive widely celebrated as the founder of the Grand Prix of Long Beach and the pioneer of the modern street circuit race in North America. By proving that racing on temporary city streets was commercially viable\, he permanently changed the landscape of American open-wheel racing. [1\, 2] \n\n\n\n\nEarly Life and Background \n\n\n\n\nOrigins: Born and raised in Somerset\, England.\n\n\n\nEducation: Attended private schools in the UK\, studied at the University of London\, and attended Sorbonne University in Paris.\n\n\n\nEmigration: Moved to the United States in 1963 at age 22\, eventually settling in Long Beach\, California.\n\n\n\nPre-Racing Career: Opened and operated a highly successful local travel agency in Long Beach. [1\, 2\, 3\, 4]\n\n\n\n\nThe Grand Prix of Long Beach \n\n\n\nIn the early 1970s\, while watching the Indianapolis 500 from his office\, Pook conceived the wild idea of launching a Monaco-style street race through downtown Long Beach. [1\, 2] \n\n\n\n\nThe Launch: Alongside racing legend Dan Gurney\, Pook mapped out the course on a restaurant napkin and spent 15 months convincing skeptical city officials. [1\, 2]\n\n\n\nInaugural Races: He hosted a Formula 5000 “test” race in September 1975\, followed six months later by the first Formula One United States Grand Prix West in 1976. [1\, 2]\n\n\n\nThe CART Transition: Facing steep F1 hosting costs\, Pook boldly switched the event to the CART Champ Car series in 1983. This pivot saved the event and turned it into the premier street race in the U.S.\, second only in prestige to the Indy 500. [1\, 2]\n\n\n\n\nExpansion and Executive Career \n\n\n\n\nStreet Race Architect: Following his success in Long Beach\, Pook helped conceptualize or build prominent street circuits across North America\, including events in Detroit\, Las Vegas\, Dallas\, Denver\, Del Mar\, and St. Petersburg. [1\, 2]\n\n\n\nPermanent Facilities: He oversaw the development of multi-purpose permanent tracks\, specifically Gateway Motorsports Park (St. Louis) and Memphis Motorsports Park. [1\, 2]\n\n\n\nCART CEO: Pook served a stint as the CEO of Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) in the early 2000s during a turbulent era of open-wheel racing politics. [1]\n\n\n\nGlobal Influence: He served on the FIA Formula 1 Commission and worked as a consultant for global motorsport venues and city commissions. [1]\n\n\n\n\nAwards and Legacy \n\n\n\n\nHall of Fame: Inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America as a recipient of the prestigious Bob Russo Lifetime Heritage Award. [1]\n\n\n\nLong Beach Walk of Fame: Honored with a permanent plaque on the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame. [1\, 2]\n\n\n\nAutobiography: He detailed his extensive career and the political battles of open-wheel racing in his book\, Chris Pook & The History of The Long Beach GP. [1]\n\n\n\n\nOne day\, former travel agent Christopher Robin Pook asked himself\, “Why not a Monaco-style race on the streets of Long Beach?” From that idea\, he became one of the brightest lights in American motorsports history\, inventing the modern street race and establishing one of the country’s longest-running and most popular events\, whether as a Formula 5000\, Formula 1\, or since 1984\, IndyCar race and the Grand Prix of Long Beach. Inspired by this example\, Pook also helped create major street races in Denver\, Detroit\, Del Mar\, Las Vegas\, Dallas\, Meadowlands\, NJ\, and St. Petersburg. He oversaw the development of two permanent facilities\, St. Louis’ Gateway Motorsports Park and Memphis International Raceway. “What’s the most influential street race in the world?” wrote Road & Track’s Preston Lerner in a 2018 article titled Ten Moments that Transformed Motorsports in the Last 70 Years. “It’s not the Monaco Grand Prix\, a glamorous but anachronistic remnant of an era when many races were run on public roads. The correct answer is the Long Beach GP.” \n\n\n\nRoad Racing Drivers Club \n\n\n\nVisit Long Beach \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Helling and special demo of 1910 Buick 17 Chassis 7-8 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage: This 1910 Buick 17\, driven by Chris Helling\, took part in the Ragtime Racers Exhibition at the 2024 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Four cylinders and just 32 hp—but such a thrill to watch. \n\n\n\nChris Helling is an active vintage race car driver and mechanic best known for preservation efforts in pre-World War I motorsport. He is a prominent member of the Ragtime Racers\, an organization dedicated to keeping pre-1920 racing history alive. [1\, 2] \n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Chris Helling+\n\n\n\n\nThe 1910 Buick 17 \n\n\n\nHelling regularly pilots and maintains a historically significant 1910 Buick Model 17. [1\, 2] \n\n\n\n\nThe Car: The Buick Model 17 is a legendary “Brass Era” vehicle. In its era\, Buick was a powerhouse of early American circuit racing due to David Buick’s revolutionary valve-in-head (overhead valve) engine design. [1\, 2]\n\n\n\nExhibitions: He famously drove this century-old machine at high-profile heritage events\, including the 2024 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion during the Ragtime Racers Exhibition at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. [1\, 2]\n\n\n\n\nCultural Impact \n\n\n\nHelling gained humorous internet popularity among vintage auto enthusiasts after a moment at Monterey. While displaying his car\, he was interviewed by Mike Wolfe from the TV show American Pickers. True to his old-school automotive passion\, Helling had absolutely no idea who the television star was because he does not watch TV. [1] \n\n\n\nChris Helling is an accomplished custom fabricator\, master mechanic\, and vintage automotive restorer based out of Escondido\, California. He specializes in the highly demanding niche of “Brass Era” (pre-1920) open-wheel race cars. [1\, 2\, 3\, 4] \n\n\n\nMaster Restorer and Builder \n\n\n\nHelling is known within the vintage car community as a builder who can engineer historic vehicles entirely from the ground up. [1\, 2] \n\n\n\n\nScratch-Building: Rather than just performing cosmetic updates\, Helling specializes in fabricating complete vehicles using only an original frame and wheels as a starting point. [1]\n\n\n\nThe 1910 Buick Project: He famously built and fully assembled his period-correct 1910 Buick Racer from its raw original frame in a breakneck timeframe of just under four months. He collaborated with specialized artists like Monica Canilao to apply accurate\, time-period paint\, wood aging\, and authentic patina to the vehicle. [1\, 2]\n\n\n\nVersatility: Beyond race cars\, he has a reputation for keeping diverse classic machinery alive\, including historically maintaining a 1965 Ford Falcon Squire for over a decade. [1]\n\n\n\n\nRacing Career and Accomplishments \n\n\n\nAs a prominent member of the Ragtime Racers\, Helling actively races the vintage cars he restores. He tests these century-old\, low-horsepower machines on modern\, demanding road courses. [1\, 2\, 3] \n\n\n\n\nVehicle Fleet: In addition to his signature 1910 Buick\, he has campaigned a 1912 Packard “30” Racer and a 1917 Ford hillclimb special.\n\n\n\nAward-Winning Heritage Driver: Helling is highly competitive in exhibition racing. He took home the prestigious Class Award for his group at the iconic WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca during the Monterey Car Week exhibition. He also routinely campaigns at major historical tracks like Road America in Wisconsin. [1\, 2\, 3]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTommy McCarthy 8-9 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTommy McCarthy’s presentation traces the extraordinary arc of a Bay Area racer who grew up chasing speed from the moment he first climbed into a kart at age five. In this talk\, he shares the behind‑the‑scenes stories of a childhood spent on dirt tracks and ovals\, the pressure and exhilaration of becoming a multi‑championship youth phenom\, and the leap into adult competition where he built a professional race team and carved out wins against seasoned veterans. McCarthy brings audiences into the cockpit as he recounts endurance battles\, Spec Miata rivalries\, and the relentless discipline required to turn raw talent into a career. Today\, as a test driver\, he reveals how racing instincts translate into cutting‑edge vehicle development — offering a rare look at the journey from kid racer to professional driver\, team owner\, and now a contributor to the future of automotive performance. \n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Tommy McCarthy+\n\n\n\n\n\nTommy McCarthy is a third‑generation Bay Area race car driver whose career began at age five and has since evolved into one of the most decorated youth‑to‑pro racing trajectories in Northern California. A native of Mountain View\, he’s earned over 600–700 amateur wins\, 32 championships\, and multiple track records across karting\, pavement ovals\, dirt tracks\, and road‑course racing. McCarthy was honored with the MotorSports Press Association Rising Star Award at age nine and became the youngest NASA and SCCA entrant in 2013\, routinely competing—and winning—against adults twice his age. His achievements include seven QMA National Championships\, sweeping USAC events\, and four SCCA Spec Miata titles\, along with podium finishes in Touring Car America and participation in the SRO Toyota GR Cup Series. \n\n\n\n\nBeyond competition\, McCarthy runs Tommy McCarthy Racing\, providing coaching\, trackside support\, and professional driver development while continuing to race in NASA WERC enduros and SCCA Spec Miata events. He remains deeply connected to Bay Area motorsport heritage\, carrying forward a family legacy tied to Thunderhill Raceway. \n\n\n\nIn the sun‑washed paddocks of Northern California\, where engines echo against the foothills and generations of racers have carved their legends into asphalt and dirt\, a young driver emerged with a talent impossible to ignore. Tommy McCarthy\, born into a Bay Area family steeped in racing tradition\, climbed into his first kart at five years old — and from that moment\, speed became his language. \n\n\n\nAs the years passed\, McCarthy didn’t just win races; he dominated them. More than 600 victories\, 32 championships\, and a trail of shattered track records marked his rise through karting\, pavement ovals\, dirt tracks\, and road‑course racing. By nine\, he was already a name whispered in paddocks statewide\, earning the MotorSports Press Association Rising Star Award and signaling the arrival of a prodigy. \n\n\n\nWhen he stepped into adult competition\, he did so fearlessly. One of the youngest NASA and SCCA licensed drivers in California\, McCarthy routinely battled — and beat — veterans twice his age. His mastery carried him through QMA Nationals\, USAC events\, SCCA Spec Miata championships\, and into the demanding world of Touring Car America\, NASA endurance racing\, and the SRO Toyota GR Cup Series. \n\n\n\nBut McCarthy’s story isn’t just about trophies. It’s about a driver who understands the craft — the rhythm of a car at the limit\, the discipline of racecraft\, the quiet intensity of preparation. It’s about a young man who built Tommy McCarthy Racing not just to compete\, but to mentor\, to teach\, and to strengthen the Bay Area motorsport community that raised him. \n\n\n\nWebsite \n\n\n\nTommy McCarthy — Bay Area Racing Prodigy & Multi‑Discipline Champion \n\n\n\nTommy McCarthy represents one of the most accomplished and versatile racing talents to emerge from the Bay Area in the 21st century\, carrying forward a regional motorsport tradition that stretches back to the Del Monte track\, the Pebble Beach Road Races\, and the early hill climbs of Northern California. Born into a family deeply rooted in local racing culture\, McCarthy began competing at age five and rapidly established himself as a generational standout. Over the course of his youth and early professional career\, he amassed more than 600 competitive victories\, 32 championships\, and a collection of track records across karting\, pavement ovals\, dirt circuits\, and road‑course racing — a breadth of mastery rarely seen in contemporary drivers. \n\n\n\nBy age nine\, McCarthy earned the MotorSports Press Association Rising Star Award\, marking him as one of the youngest drivers ever recognized by the organization. His progression into adult competition was equally historic: in 2013 he became one of the youngest NASA and SCCA licensed entrants\, routinely racing — and winning — against seasoned drivers twice his age. His achievements include seven QMA National Championships\, dominant performances in USAC quarter‑midget events\, and multiple SCCA Spec Miata titles\, where he developed a reputation for precision driving\, racecraft maturity\, and exceptional consistency. \n\n\n\nMcCarthy’s professional pursuits expanded into Touring Car America\, endurance racing through NASA WERC\, and participation in the SRO Toyota GR Cup Series\, where he continued to demonstrate adaptability across vehicle platforms and racing formats. Beyond competition\, he founded Tommy McCarthy Racing\, a Bay Area‑based driver development and trackside support program dedicated to mentoring emerging racers and strengthening the region’s motorsport community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets here – $35MHAA members free – no ticket required \n\n\nFirst Name *Last Name *PhoneEmail AddressNumber of Tickets @ $35Tickets Total$Additional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressPlease list additional guests and email addressesAdditional Tax-deductible Donation to MHAAUSDTotal charge$Send Message
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LOCATION:Stanton Theater\, 5 Custom House Plaza\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vintage Showtime
DESCRIPTION:Ed Archer\, Auto Race Historian\, Vintage Race Car Driver\, Lifetime Racing Personality\n\n\n\nRena and David Kiehn\, Founders of Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum\n\n\n\nGreg Berkin\, Co-Curator of “Racing to Del Monte & Pebble Beach”\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets here – $25MHAA members free – no ticket required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEd Archer 6-7 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRena and David Kiehn\, Founders of Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum 7-8 pm\n\n\n\n\nDavid Kiehn is the author of “Broncho Billy and the Essanay Film Company\,” the definitive history of that pioneering film company\, published in 2003. He is the historian and film programmer for the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum\, located at the historic Edison Theater in the Niles district of Fremont\, California. \n\n\n\n\n\nMore about David Kiehn+\n\n\n\n\nUnraveling the Mystery Behind A Trip Down Market StreetHistorians love details. Some they work really hard to track down — searching library archives or dusty file cabinets — while others might be in plain sight but not easily recognized or deciphered\, like the clues in the now well-known silent film\, A Trip Down Market Street.Sometimes discovering facts can lead to even more significant discoveries. David Kiehn carefully deconstructed A Trip Down Market Street and what he found got him being interviewed by Morley Safer on 60 Minutes in October 2010. It also led to the film getting added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry.David will talk about what led him to investigate the making of the film and illustrate how he did it. The program will begin with information on the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum and their connection to the very first cowboy movie star\, Broncho Billy Anderson and film’s first true super star\, comedic genius Charlie Chaplin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Kiehn has generously loaned us their ultra rare 1902 Akeley “Pancake” 35mm silent film camera that was used to film most high action silent films including Sporting Youth and Fast and Furious. It will be on display in the theater and David will share details of it’s design and film history. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg Berkin\, Co-Curator of “Racing to Del Monte & Pebble Beach“ 8-9 pm\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets here – $25MHAA members free – no ticket required \n\n\nFirst Name *Last Name *PhoneEmail AddressNumber of Tickets @ $25Tickets Total$Additional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressPlease list additional guests and email addressesAdditional Tax-deductible Donation to MHAAUSDTotal charge$Send Message
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LOCATION:Stanton Theater\, 5 Custom House Plaza\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
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SUMMARY:History of Film Keepers
DESCRIPTION:David Kiehn\, Founder of Niles Essanay Silent Film MuseumSpecial Chaplin Presentation\n\n\n\nMarc Wanamaker\, Historian\, Founder of the Bison Archives\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets here – $25 MHAA members free – no ticket required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Kiehn\, Founder of Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum 2-3 pm\n\n\n\nCharlie Chaplin in Niles: Films and Footsteps\n\n\n\n\nFollow Charlie Chaplin’s Bay Area footsteps in Niles\, where his 1915 work for Essanay helped propel him to international stardom. Film Historian David Kiehn and silent film museum board member Rena Kiehn will talk about the Essanay Film Manufacturing Company and then we will view a film-location presentation created by silent-cinema expert John Bengtson. \n\n\n\n\n\nMore about David Kiehn+\n\n\n\n\nDavid Kiehn is the author of “Broncho Billy and the Essanay Film Company\,” the definitive history of that pioneering film company\, published in 2003. He is the historian and film programmer for the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum\, located at the historic Edison Theater in the Niles district of Fremont\, California. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Kiehn has generously loaned us their ultra rare 1902 Akeley “Pancake” 35mm silent film camera that was used to film most high action silent films including Sporting Youth and Fast and Furious. It will be on display in the theater and David will share details of it’s design and film history. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarc Wanamaker\, Historian\, Founder of the Bison Archives 3-4 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA native of Los Angeles and lifelong resident of West Hollywood-Beverly Hills\, Marc attended Beverly Hills and Los Angeles schools and graduated from Los Angeles City College\, California State University Northridge and continued graduate work at UCLA and USC in the fields of Theatre\, Music and History. For five years he was an instructor at UCLA Extension teaching the history of the Motion Picture Industry in the United States and lecturing internationally. \n\n\n\nMarc established the Bison Archives in 1971 as a research and informational archives specializing at first on the history of the motion picture Industry. The archive focused on the motion picture studios and later expanded into the history of Southern California and Los Angeles. Within the archive is one of the most important and respected photographic collections on those subjects. \n\n\n\n\n\nMore About Marc Wanamaker+\n\n\n\n\nWith over forty years of research experience after working at all the professional research libraries at the major motion picture studios during the 1980s and 1990s\, Marc gained enormous experience with the history of the motion picture industry and California history and became a professional researcher and Los Angeles City historian having founded or co-founded several historical societies in the Los Angeles area primarily with the founding of Hollywood Heritage and establishing the Hollywood Heritage Museum. \n\n\n\nMarc became a historical research consultant and technical advisor on many film productions both feature and documentary working with producers\, writers\, art directors\, and major film studios. Over the decades\, he became affiliated with museums\, and archives specializing on the history of the motion picture and television industries. He is an associate historian with the Los Angeles County Museum\, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences\, California State Library in Sacramento\, the Getty Research Institute and the Los Angeles City and County Library systems. \n\n\n\nHe is also an author working freelance on book\, newspaper\, magazine projects amassing a body of work authoring over forty books and contributing to many others over the years. Examples of titles include; Star Profiles (1984)\, Reel Women (1991)\, Hollywood Handbook (1996)\, Hollywood Haunted (1999)\, Destined for Hollywood (2001)\, Hollywood Past and Present (2002)\, Los Angeles Past and Present (2004)\, Early Beverly Hills (2005)\, Early Hollywood (2007)\, Theatres in Los Angeles (2008)\, Westwood (2009)\, Early Warner Bros. Studios (2010)\, Location Filming in Los Angeles (2010)\, Griffith Park (2011)\, San Fernando Valley (2011)\, Malibu (2011)\, Movie Studios of Culver City\, Early Paramount Studios (2013)\, Early Poverty Row Studios (2014)\, Max Factor and Hollywood (2017)\, Paramount City of Dreams (2017)\, The Cochranes and the founding of Universal Pictures (2018)\, Hollywood’s Lost Backlot-Culver Studios (2019) and Hollywood Trains and Trolleys (2020). \n\n\n\nMarc is currently working on book and film projects and contributing historical materials and information to all media world-wide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst Name *Last Name *PhoneEmail AddressNumber of Tickets @ $25Tickets Total$Additional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressPlease list additional guests and email addressesAdditional Tax-deductible Donation to MHAAUSDTotal charge$Send Message
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LOCATION:Stanton Theater\, 5 Custom House Plaza\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
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SUMMARY:History Keepers
DESCRIPTION:Ken Middlebrook\, Curator\, History San Jose\n\n\n\nDan Erceg\, Vintage Auto Historian\, Auto Restorer\, Brass Age Classic Driver\, Steward of 1915 Pierce Arrow and many other rare classics\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets here – $25 MHAA members free – no ticket required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKen Middlebrook 5-6 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistory San José’s (HSJ) activities began in 1949 following the centennial celebration of the California Gold Rush and statehood. Known initially as the San José Historical Museum\, and managed by the City of San José\, the museum was assisted by the non-profit San José Historical Museum Association\, incorporated in 1971 to raise funds to support Museum projects. The non-profit became what is know known as History San José. Over the decades\, the Museum has grown to include three sites: History Park\, the Gonzales/Peralta Adobe — Fallon House Historic Site\, and the Collection Center/Research Library & Archives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Erceg\, Vintage Auto Historian\, Auto Restorer\, Brass Age Classic Driver\, Steward of 1915 Pierce Arrow and many other rare classics 6-7 pm\n\n\n\nDemo of uber-rare 1899 Osen & Hunt original vehicle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Erceg will demonstrate\, drive and present the history of the uber-rare 1899 Osen & Hunt original vehicle made in San Jose on loan from History San Jose. \n\n\n\nDan is a Vintage Auto Historian\, Auto Restorer\, Craftsman\, Mechanic\, Brass Age Classic Driver\, and Judge at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. He is the steward of a 1915 Pierce Arrow and many other rare classics in his own collection and the Bertolotti Collection \n\n\n\n\n\nMore about Dan Erceg+\n\n\n\n\nDan Erceg is a vintage car collector and enthusiast associated with the Bay Area Horseless Carriage Club (BAHCC). Alongside Cindy Erceg\, he owns and tours a 1916 Pierce-Arrow antique automobile. [1] \n\n\n\nThe connection between Pierce-Arrow and Pebble Beach is historically significant in the collector car world. A 1931 Pierce-Arrow owned and restored by legendary racing driver Phil Hill made history by becoming the very first classic car to win the prestigious Best of Show award at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1955. [1\, 2] \n\n\n\nQuick Facts \n\n\n\n\nThe Person: Dan Erceg is an active member of regional brass-era and pre-war car clubs like the Bay Area Horseless Carriage Club.\n\n\n\nThe Car: He explicitly tours a 1915 Pierce-Arrow.\n\n\n\nThe Legacy: Pierce-Arrow is a legendary American luxury automaker (1901–1938). Models from this brand are frequent\, award-winning entrants at the elite Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event held in California. [1\, 2\, 3\, 4\, 5]\n\n\n\n\nDan Erceg is an expert automotive restorer\, mechanic\, and docent known for maintaining some of Northern California’s finest pre-war classic cars. [1\, 2] \n\n\n\nHe plays a crucial role as the primary mechanic and collections manager for the private Bertolotti Collection in Santa Clara\, California. The collection\, housed at Bearcat Properties\, belongs to prominent California businessman and Pierce-Arrow Society member John Bertolotti. [1] \n\n\n\nThe Bertolotti Collection Management \n\n\n\n\nScale of Operation: Erceg maintains an elite private repository of roughly 50 vintage automobiles. This includes massive sub-collections of 10 Pierce-Arrows\, 6 Stutzs\, Packards\, and early Ford Model T speedsters. [1]\n\n\n\nDocent & Educational Role: Beyond mechanical upkeep\, Erceg serves as the expert docent for the collection. He frequently leads private tours for historical preservation organizations like the Lincoln Highway Association.\n\n\n\nNotable Vehicles Managed: He manages prized historical artifacts\, including Henry Joy’s famous 1914 Packard—the historic vehicle driven cross-country in 1915 to prove a Packard could successfully cross the Lincoln Highway.\n\n\n\n\nRestorer Background & Preservation Work \n\n\n\n\nExpertise: Erceg is recognized in the brass-era community as an elite mechanical authority on highly temperamental\, early 20th-century drivetrains. [1]\n\n\n\nHistory San José: Local historical institutions\, such as History San José\, trust him with their rarest assets. He is noted as the only person trusted to mechanically start and maintain their rare\, original\, throttle-less bicycle-component prototype automobile. [1]\n\n\n\nCommunity Leadership: He is a fixture at West Coast vintage events\, often coordinating regional events like flag-starting the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club’s Annual Endurance Run. [1]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets here – $25MHAA members free – no ticket required \n\n\nFirst Name *Last Name *PhoneEmail AddressNumber of Tickets @ $25Tickets Total$Additional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressPlease list additional guests and email addressesAdditional Tax-deductible Donation to MHAAUSDTotal charge$Send Message
URL:https://www.montereyhistory.org/event/history-keepers/
LOCATION:Stanton Theater\, 5 Custom House Plaza\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260714T230808Z
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SUMMARY:The Summer Comedy Kickoff!
DESCRIPTION:Soapbox Stageworks presents unique works to start your summer off with a giggle! \n\n\n\nTHREE HILARIOUS PLAYS. ONE HOUR OF NONSTOP LAUGHS.\n\n\n\n\n\nOTHER WORLDS\n\n\n\nTwo very different podcasters talk to ghosts\, or at least attempt to. Spirits\, signs\, and a whole lot of skepticism collide in this otherworldly comedy. \n\n\n\n\n\nFIRST DATE 2099\n\n\n\nDating in the future comes with rules\, contracts\, and fine print. Will true love survive the clauses?This futuristic farce will have you in stitches. \n\n\n\n\n\nMAKE AMERICANNAMES GREATAGAIN (MANGA)\n\n\n\nA laugh-out-loud look at a federal program where everything is up for review-including the most personal choices. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets and Information\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer
URL:https://www.montereyhistory.org/event/the-summer-comedy-kickoff/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Stanton Theater\, 5 Custom House Plaza\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260727T151732Z
CREATED:20260701T151602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T151732Z
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SUMMARY:Mexican Fiesta Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Fundraiser for Casa Serrano\n\n\n\n412 Pacific StreetMonterey\n\n\n\nSaturday August 22\, 2026 5:30-9:00pm\n\n\n\nRSVP by August 16\, 2026\n\n\n\n$100\n\n\n\nmake check payable to: Monterey History & Art AssociationPO Box 1082Monterey\, CA 93942 \n\n\n\nBuy tickets here\n\n\nFirst Name *Last Name *PhoneEmail AddressNumber of Tickets @ $100Tickets Total$Additional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressPlease list additional guests and email addressesAdditional Donation to Casa SerranoUSDTotal ChargeSubmit \n\n\n\nMore information:Maureen Vieth831•264•3658mgvieth@gmail.com \n\n\n\nFlyer
URL:https://www.montereyhistory.org/event/mexican-fiesta-dinner/
LOCATION:Casa Serrano\, 412 Pacific Street\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T210000
DTSTAMP:20260714T230808Z
CREATED:20260714T225611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T230808Z
UID:10003961-1787425200-1787432400@www.montereyhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Summer Comedy Kickoff!
DESCRIPTION:Soapbox Stageworks presents unique works to start your summer off with a giggle! \n\n\n\nTHREE HILARIOUS PLAYS. ONE HOUR OF NONSTOP LAUGHS.\n\n\n\n\n\nOTHER WORLDS\n\n\n\nTwo very different podcasters talk to ghosts\, or at least attempt to. Spirits\, signs\, and a whole lot of skepticism collide in this otherworldly comedy. \n\n\n\n\n\nFIRST DATE 2099\n\n\n\nDating in the future comes with rules\, contracts\, and fine print. Will true love survive the clauses?This futuristic farce will have you in stitches. \n\n\n\n\n\nMAKE AMERICANNAMES GREATAGAIN (MANGA)\n\n\n\nA laugh-out-loud look at a federal program where everything is up for review-including the most personal choices. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets and Information\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer
URL:https://www.montereyhistory.org/event/the-summer-comedy-kickoff/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Stanton Theater\, 5 Custom House Plaza\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T230808Z
CREATED:20260714T225611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T230808Z
UID:10003963-1787493600-1787500800@www.montereyhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Summer Comedy Kickoff!
DESCRIPTION:Soapbox Stageworks presents unique works to start your summer off with a giggle! \n\n\n\nTHREE HILARIOUS PLAYS. ONE HOUR OF NONSTOP LAUGHS.\n\n\n\n\n\nOTHER WORLDS\n\n\n\nTwo very different podcasters talk to ghosts\, or at least attempt to. Spirits\, signs\, and a whole lot of skepticism collide in this otherworldly comedy. \n\n\n\n\n\nFIRST DATE 2099\n\n\n\nDating in the future comes with rules\, contracts\, and fine print. Will true love survive the clauses?This futuristic farce will have you in stitches. \n\n\n\n\n\nMAKE AMERICANNAMES GREATAGAIN (MANGA)\n\n\n\nA laugh-out-loud look at a federal program where everything is up for review-including the most personal choices. \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets and Information\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer
URL:https://www.montereyhistory.org/event/the-summer-comedy-kickoff/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Stanton Theater\, 5 Custom House Plaza\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T232239Z
CREATED:20260811T232237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T232239Z
UID:10003975-1787936400-1787943600@www.montereyhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:An educational exhibition of wabi-sabi inspired artwork by Adam Gota\, Peter Hiller and others. \n\n\n\n\n\n“Wabi-Sabi” is a traditional Japanese aesthetic and philosophical worldview centered on finding beauty in imperfection\, impermanence\, and simplicity. \n\n\n\nIn this exhibit\, artists Adam Gota and Peter Hiller share their individual perspectives of wabi-sabi through their work and that of other artists\, including Minor White and Leon Moburg. \n\n\n\nArtist Talk\n\n\n\nJoin artists Adam Gota and Peter Hiller for a free artists’ talk on Saturday\, August 29\, 3pm-4pm. \n\n\n\nAbout Adam Gota\n\n\n\nAdam Gota is a contemporary mixed media artist whose work identifies with his own family’s history\, the Japanese American diaspora\, and today’s social and political climate. \n\n\n\nBorn and raised on the central coast\, he’s had the privilege to work with local nonprofits and schools to bring community-building art and murals to the region. His art has graced the walls of many local businesses\, galleries\, and public walls. \n\n\n\nAbout Peter Hiller\n\n\n\nPeter Hiller has lived his life as an artist and teacher\, expressing his creativity through his own art and sharing that experience with his students for almost forty years. Since 1981\, he’s lived on the Monterey Peninsula with his wife. He is the proud father of two grown sons. \n\n\n\n\nAdam Gota\n\n\n\nPeter Hiller
URL:https://www.montereyhistory.org/event/the-beauty-and-wonder-of-wabi-sabi-opening-reception/
LOCATION:JACL Hall\, 424 Adams St.\, Monterey\, California\, 93940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T231342Z
CREATED:20260811T222905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T231342Z
UID:10003972-1788008400-1788019200@www.montereyhistory.org
SUMMARY:The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi
DESCRIPTION:An educational exhibition of wabi-sabi inspired artwork by Adam Gota\, Peter Hiller and others. \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Talk 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n\n\n\n“Wabi-Sabi” is a traditional Japanese aesthetic and philosophical worldview centered on finding beauty in imperfection\, impermanence\, and simplicity. \n\n\n\nIn this exhibit\, artists Adam Gota and Peter Hiller share their individual perspectives of wabi-sabi through their work and that of other artists\, including Minor White and Leon Moburg. \n\n\n\nArtist Talk\n\n\n\nJoin artists Adam Gota and Peter Hiller for a free artists’ talk on Saturday\, August 29\, 3pm-4pm. \n\n\n\nAbout Adam Gota\n\n\n\nAdam Gota is a contemporary mixed media artist whose work identifies with his own family’s history\, the Japanese American diaspora\, and today’s social and political climate. \n\n\n\nBorn and raised on the central coast\, he’s had the privilege to work with local nonprofits and schools to bring community-building art and murals to the region. His art has graced the walls of many local businesses\, galleries\, and public walls. \n\n\n\nAbout Peter Hiller\n\n\n\nPeter Hiller has lived his life as an artist and teacher\, expressing his creativity through his own art and sharing that experience with his students for almost forty years. Since 1981\, he’s lived on the Monterey Peninsula with his wife. He is the proud father of two grown sons. \n\n\n\n\nAdam Gota\n\n\n\nPeter Hiller
URL:https://www.montereyhistory.org/event/the-beauty-and-wonder-of-wabi-sabi/
LOCATION:JACL Hall\, 424 Adams St.\, Monterey\, California\, 93940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260811T231425Z
CREATED:20260811T231224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T231425Z
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SUMMARY:The Beauty and Wonder of Wabi-Sabi
DESCRIPTION:An educational exhibition of wabi-sabi inspired artwork by Adam Gota\, Peter Hiller and others. \n\n\n\n\n\n“Wabi-Sabi” is a traditional Japanese aesthetic and philosophical worldview centered on finding beauty in imperfection\, impermanence\, and simplicity. \n\n\n\nIn this exhibit\, artists Adam Gota and Peter Hiller share their individual perspectives of wabi-sabi through their work and that of other artists\, including Minor White and Leon Moburg. \n\n\n\nArtist Talk\n\n\n\nJoin artists Adam Gota and Peter Hiller for a free artists’ talk on Saturday\, August 29\, 3pm-4pm. \n\n\n\nAbout Adam Gota\n\n\n\nAdam Gota is a contemporary mixed media artist whose work identifies with his own family’s history\, the Japanese American diaspora\, and today’s social and political climate. \n\n\n\nBorn and raised on the central coast\, he’s had the privilege to work with local nonprofits and schools to bring community-building art and murals to the region. His art has graced the walls of many local businesses\, galleries\, and public walls. \n\n\n\nAbout Peter Hiller\n\n\n\nPeter Hiller has lived his life as an artist and teacher\, expressing his creativity through his own art and sharing that experience with his students for almost forty years. Since 1981\, he’s lived on the Monterey Peninsula with his wife. He is the proud father of two grown sons. \n\n\n\n\nAdam Gota\n\n\n\nPeter Hiller
URL:https://www.montereyhistory.org/event/the-beauty-and-wonder-of-wabi-sabi-2/
LOCATION:JACL Hall\, 424 Adams St.\, Monterey\, California\, 93940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T213000
DTSTAMP:20260714T223539Z
CREATED:20260511T144710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T223539Z
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SUMMARY:Crooner Ed
DESCRIPTION:Live at the Stanton Center\n\n\n\n\n\nCrooner Ed delivers an unforgettable evening of easy listening jazz\, romance\, and irresistible charm – performing timeless standards from the Great American Songbook and his own chart-topping originals. His show is backed by stunning cinematic multi-media on a giant screen. \n\n\n\nLimited Seating \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Seating: $30\n\n\n\nMHAA Members: $25\n\n\n\n\nTickets Available Here\n\n\n\nMore Information
URL:https://www.montereyhistory.org/event/crooner-ed/
LOCATION:Stanton Theater\, 5 Custom House Plaza\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260920T170310Z
CREATED:20260918T234306Z
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:with Terry Trotter\, Greg Berkin and John Sanders\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Exhibition of Paintings and EphemeraHistoric California Art from the Del Monte Art Gallery\n\n\n\nThe current Stanton Center exhibition\, “Racing to Del Monte & Pebble Beach\,” takes a turn into the art world and Al powered genealogical and historical research in a special program by exhibition co-curators\, Greg Berkin and John Sanders\, and Terry Trotter\, owner of Trotter Museum & Gallery in Pacific Grove. \n\n\n\nTogether\, the trio will examine a unique period in Monterey’s colorful history – from catastrophe to creativity – from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire to the establishment of the Del Monte Art Gallery in 1907 during the automotive revolution of the Brass Age. The program features new paintings from the Del Monte art gallery and a curators’ tour of the racing exhibition. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nMHAA Members Free$15 in advance $20 at the door \n\n\nIf you are an MHAA member and did not receive a discount code\, please contact us. First Name *Last Name *PhoneEmail AddressNumber of Tickets *Enter Code for Member DiscountMember Discount$Tickets Total$Additional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressAdditional Guest NameEmail AddressPlease list additional guests and email addressesAdd a Tax-deductible Donation to MHAAUSDTotal charge$Submit \n\n\n\nFlyer
URL:https://www.montereyhistory.org/event/an-afternoon-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center\, 5 Custom House Plaza\, Monterey\, California\, 93940
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260720T150023Z
CREATED:20260720T145744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T150023Z
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SUMMARY:Québec en Musique
DESCRIPTION:An evening of music and storytelling exploring Québec’s history\n\n\n\nSylvain PoirierSinger • Guitarist • Storyteller\n\n\n\nThe evening features Sylvain Poirier\, a talented Canadian musician renowned for his soulful voice and deep connection to Quebec’s rich cultural heritage. Born and raised in the beautiful province of Quebec\, Sylvain has spent many years immersing himself in its lively music scene\, drawing inspiration for his artistry. His musical journey is deeply rooted in exploring traditional folk songs that reflect the region’s history and stories\, while also incorporating modern pop influences that appeal to contemporary audiences. The unique rhythms and melodies of Quebec’s music\, enriched by a blend of cultural influences\, have shaped his sound\, allowing him to create a musical experience that is both authentic and innovative. During this special evening\, Sylvain will present the history of songs in Quebec. Each song is not just a melody but a journey through emotions\, memories\, and the essence of Quebec itself. He will interpret early singers and share stories about the evolution of music from the 60s\, 70s\, and beyond. He tells tales of how Quebec singers traveled to France\, inspired many\, and returned with glory. Additionally\, Sylvain will present his own compositions\, showcasing his lyrical skill in both French and English. This intimate concert promises a unique experience you won’t want to miss\, as Sylvain’s captivating stage presence and heartfelt delivery will leave a lasting impression on all who attend. Following the performance\, guests are invited to a delightful reception in the museum gallery\, where they can engage in conversation and reflection while enjoying a selection of fine wines and light snacks. This gathering offers an excellent opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees\, share thoughts about the performance\, and perhaps even discuss the rich tapestry of Quebec’s musical heritage. The combination of Sylvain’s artistry and the inviting atmosphere of the reception creates an unforgettable evening that celebrates not only music but also community and connection. \n\n\n\n$30\n\n\n\n\nTickets Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Alliance Française à Monterey \n\n\n\nFlyer
URL:https://www.montereyhistory.org/event/quebec-en-musique/
LOCATION:Stanton Theater\, 5 Custom House Plaza\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260901T163203Z
CREATED:20260901T162329Z
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SUMMARY:7th Annual California Seaweed Festival
DESCRIPTION:Monterey Bay is one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on Earth. Its underwater forests of kelp and other seaweeds support an incredible web of life\, from sea otters to abalone to the communities that steward this coast. This year’s festival invites everyone to Dive In. \n\n\n\nJoin researchers\, innovators\, chefs\, and ocean advocates for a day of talks\, demos\, seaweed tastings\, and hands-on exploration of the science\, culture\, and future of macroalgae. \n\n\n\nAt a moment when kelp forests along the Monterey Peninsula have dramatically declined\, the festival is both a celebration of ocean biodiversity and an invitation to cultivate ocean abundance together. \n\n\n\nCome curious. Leave inspired. \n\n\n\nEverything Seaweed!Art • Food • Science Aquaculture • VendorsLive Music • WorkshopsCrafts • InnovationSustainability • TechnologyFREE!Family Friendly \n\n\n\nMore information
URL:https://www.montereyhistory.org/event/7th-annual-california-seaweed-festival/
LOCATION:Custom House Plaza\, Monterey State Historic Park\, Custom House Plaza\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260824T153738Z
CREATED:20260824T152948Z
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SUMMARY:4th Central Coast Conference - Seldom Heard History of the Civil War Era
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a full weekend of intriguing presentations by a stellar lineup of historians\, exploring fresh perspectives on the American Civil War. The Stanton Center is situated on historic Custom House Plaza\, near Old Fisherman’s Wharf. The full schedule and titles of talks will be posted soon on the conference website.  \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: GORDON RHEA\, Attorney General of the U.S. Virgin Islands • BRIG. GENERAL TY SEIDULE\, Professor Emeritus of History\, West Point\, Joshua Chamberlain Fellow at Hamilton College • HILARY GREEN\, Professor of Africana Studies\, Davidson College • KEVIN LEVIN\, Boston-based educator\, Author and Historian • JON GRINSPAN\, Curator of Political History at the Smithsonian’s Nat’l Museum of American History • WILLIAM BLAIR\, Professor Emeritus of Middle American History\, Pennsylvania State University\, Director Emeritus of the Richards Civil War Era Center \n\n\n\nA detailed schedule will be posted to the conference website in early January. \n\n\n\nConference Website \n\n\n\n$250 Early bird discountTheater seating limited to 100 registrants. \n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets Now\n\n\n\n\nclick the “Buy Tickets Now” button above to make a secure online payment.​Or\, you may mail a check or money order to: Woodbury Historical Tours • ​PO Box 60085 • Palo Alto\, California 94306 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration includes Friday night reception and presentations\, Saturday books sales and signing\, and all-day presentations on Saturday and Sunday.
URL:https://www.montereyhistory.org/event/4th-central-coast-conference-seldom-heard-history-of-the-civil-war-era/
LOCATION:Monterey History and Art at Stanton Center\, 5 Custom House Plaza\, Monterey\, California\, 93940
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