Monterey SHP: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Bandits of Old Monterey

Park: Monterey SHP

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Tour Start Location: Cooper-Molera Museum Store, corner of Polk and Alvarado Streets.

A sign–in sheet is located at the Store Counter, and first-come, first-serve sign-ups begin at 10:00 a.m. when the store opens. A maximum of 20 people can be accommodated.

Tour Difficulty: Moderately Easy 1-1.5 mile circumference with some low hill/street level changes.

Suggested Age: Appropriate for ages 14 and older due to the nature of the historic topic covered.

Cost: Free; donations to the Cooper Museum Store are encouraged!

Join Monterey State Historic Park Ranger Carrie Kaster for an action-packed walking tour exploring the haunts of the outlaws and bandits of Old Monterey on Friday, October 19 at 11:30 a.m.

During this 45-minute walking tour of Monterey’s historic district, you will discover:

Who were these fearsome bandits? What crimes did they commit? What influences from Alta California’s turbulent beginnings turned them to the "dark side"?

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