Our Mission
We're here to honor and preserve the stories, traditions, and culture of the Italian families who immigrated to the Monterey Peninsula and Central Coast of California more than 100 years ago.
Our Programs
Since 2002, the IHS has recognized notable individuals connected to the Italian community at an annual Honorees Dinner. The honorees are those whose contributions and achievements have enhanced and improved Monterey for all residents. See our past honorees here.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The IHS awards student scholarships yearly. MORE INFORMATION HERE
PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Published 2 books: Italian Fishing Famlies of Monterey 1st & 2nd Edition
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Spearheaded the City of Monterey as a Sister City with Isola delle Femmine, Sicily, Italy
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Showcasing the restored CARRETTO SICILIANO (Sicilian Cart) at the Monterey Convention Center.
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Maritime Museum-Fishing Wall & Italian Fishing Families Exhibit
THE FUTURE
Future plans are to establish a museum or cultural center focusing on the contributions of our Italian-American ancestors. We are currently collecting stories for our next book: Italian Americans: "We Don't Just Fish!"
Looking for Stories
To honor and preserve the stories of the many Italian fishermen and their families whose work ethic and achievements helped to make Monterey the Sardine Capital of the World. This has to be done NOW before memories fade and photos are lost.
For the past several years, we requested stories from not only fishermen but other Italian families who have settled here and contributed to the history and culture of Monterey. The 86 stories collected will be appear in our next book: Italian Amercans: "We Don't Just Fish!" that is currently in publication.
If you would like to contribute to our website stories collection, please contact us today. Grazie!
Board of Directors
Joe Amelio
Marc Del Piero
Gasper Cardinale (Community Ambassador)
Bob Enea (Historian)
Dr. Vincent Malfitano
David Marzetti (Public Relations)
Rich Pepe
Anne Roberts
EX OFFICIO DIRECTOR
Vince S. Ferrante
President: AnnaMarie Della Sala Stanton
Vice President/Scholarships/Website: Mike Ventimiglia
Secretary: Francesca Leonard-Hinckley
Treasurer:/Membership Chair: George Leonard
Officers
