On July 4th, 2025, Monterey State Historic Park staff and volunteers dressed in period costume invited visitors to step back in time in the Memory Garden behind Pacific House. Guests participated in Early California activities such as candle making, leather stamping, playing 19th century games, making adobe bricks, braiding rope, and making tortillas.

Photos by OMBA staff. With thanks to Monterey State Historic Park and Monterey State Historic Park Association.