About MSHPA
The mission of Monterey State Historic Parks Association is to support interpretation, educational programs, and special events at Monterey State Historic Park in downtown Monterey.
The association also assists all of the California State Parks by raising funds and increasing public awareness.
Our Programs
Monterey State Historic Park supports the following programs:
- Native American and Early California hands on program for 3rd and 4th grade students in the Monterey area
- Los Ninos summer camp for students in grades 3 through 6
- Cooper Historic Garden
- 4th of July Living History Day
- History Fest
- Christmas in the Adobes
- Art in the Adobes
- Other events sponsored by Monterey State Historic Park
Volunteer with the Monterey State Historic Park Association
Monterey State Historic Park has an active volunteer program that not only assists with park operations, but also strengthens its partnership with the community.
Over 125 registered volunteers support many aspects of the park's operation, including working as clerks at the Cooper Museum Store, instructing with children's educational programs two days a week, serving as docents at the Robert Louis Stevenson House, helping out at the park's several historic gardens, and performing as living history characters at special events. In return, park volunteers participate in special free educational programs, field trips and training.
Volunteer Coordinator Michael Green considers volunteers to be a special extension of the park family, acknowledging that "we couldn't do half of what we do without these unselfish, committed people."
Michael D. Green, SPI III
Volunteer Coordinator
Monterey State Historic Park
(831) 649-7136