Art and Artists in Casa Serrano

Casa Serrano 412 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

Terry Trotter will discuss some of the Art and Artists on exhibit in Casa Serrano. This event is free for MHAA Members, $10 for Non Members.

Join MHAA and local art expert Terry Trotter on March 3rd from 2-4 pm for a captivating tour of the art and artists at the historic Casa Serrano adobe. Explore the cultural richness and heritage of this iconic location while gaining valuable insights into the artistic significance it holds.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of art and history.

The Star, The Saint And The City

Casa Serrano 412 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

You are invited to a Book Lecture by local author Bill Briggs on "How Sam Brannon's Newspaper Heralded The Gold Rush and Created San Francisco."

Like a Greek tragedy set in Gold Rush California, THE STAR, THE SAINT AND THE CITY is the true story of publisher Samuel Brannan, who amassed California's first great fortune. He became early San Francisco's most influential and flamboyant figure after trading his Mormon faith for his belief in the future of California, only to lose his fortune and die in obscurity.

In this engaging event, our expert speaker, William Briggs, will guide you through the pages of history, exploring the fascinating interplay between media, entrepreneurship, and the shaping of a city. Discover how Sam Brannan, a dynamic figure of the Gold Rush era, used the power of the press to not only report on the unfolding events but also to influence and guide the course of one of the most transformative periods in American history.

Author William Briggs is an Emeritus California State University Dean of Communications and author of two previous volumes of California history, BADASS LAWMAN and THAT PIRATE, BOUCHARD.

This event is free for MHAA Members, $10 for Non Members

Bites & Suds

Casa Serrano 412 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

SORRY, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED

Join Us for a Beer Tasting Featuring Alvarado Street Brewing

Thursday, October 19th 5-8 PM
Casa Serrano

MHAA Members - $45 Non-Members $55

Purchase Tickets by October 12th

For more information email bites-suds@montereyhistory.org or call (831) 601-4228.

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Video Presentation – The Bridges of Southern Monterey County

Casa Serrano 412 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA, United States

Members and their friends are invited to a lecture/video presentation at Casa Serrano on Tuesday, August 15, starting at 1:30 p.m. The Bridges of Southern Monterey County is the topic; the speakers are John and Karen Jernigan of King City and Howard Strohn of San Ardo. All three are members of the San Antonio Valley Historical Association and specialize in the history of South County, in particular the Jolon and Lockwood area.

John took an interest in the bridges after the floods on the Salinas River this year. He was able to study historic photos from the Lou G. Hare collection at the Monterey County Historical Society in Salinas. Mr. Hare was a county surveyor around the turn of the century and was involved in the building and photographing of bridges around the county. The bridges were integral to the social and commercial fabric of the small communities along the river. The slide show will feature bridges starting at the Pacific Ocean and moving south in the upstream direction of the Salinas River. Karen Jernigan is a former news reporter for the King City Rustler.

Howard Strohn currently lives in San Ardo. He served several years as president of the Big Sur Historical Society and 14 years as president of Historic Mission San Antonio.

Howard recently worked with the Jernigans to write the “King City, Images of America” book that was published last year by Arcadia Publishing. Copies of the book will be available for sale at this event.

Reservations are required.
RSVP by calling 831-647-8621.
Cost is $10 for non-members at the door.
Free for MHAA members