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Monterey life from the Italian-American perspective.

Let us guide you through the rich history of the Italian culture of Monterey. Enjoy the wide array of photos, videos, letters and biographies compiled by the hard-working volunteers of the Italian Heritage Society.

Fishing Families Photo Albums

Read A Cannery Worker's Story

Video Tour - Sadine Boat 1945

THE 2023 ITALIAN HERITAGE SOCIETY HONOREES

Bill Perocchi

David Armanasco

Paul Giamona

AnnaMarie Della Sala Stanton

Our Work

Celebrating the Italian Heritage of the Monterey Peninsula

Building our Photo Archive

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Sharing Stories

Honoring Our Past & Present

Our Stories: Our Lives

Stories of Italians who settled on the Monterey Peninsula

Bartolo “Bart” James Bruno

1939 CIVIL ENGINEER, CONTRACTOR, DEVELOPER WRITTEN BY BART BRUNO Bartolo James Bruno was born in Carmel, California, to James and Johanna...

Dominic Mercurio

1958 RESTAURATEUR, WEEKEND FARMER WRITTEN BY DOMINIC MERCURIO Sicilian American Dreams and Sardines I was born and raised in Monterey. My...

Terry & Angela Mangiapane Wecker

Terry L. Wecker was born on March 25, 1946 in Carmel, California. He is the second of seven children. His older brother is Richard...

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