CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL ARTILLERY SOCIETY

SALINAS, CA

Expecting… A very pregnant Harbor Seal
Expecting… Credit: rtilden

The California Historical Artillery Society is a non-profit organization based in Salinas, California that was established in 1975. The Society is dedicated to preserving and educating people about the history and use of artillery, specifically during the American Civil War period. The organization is made up of a group of volunteers who are passionate about history, and they work hard to educate the public about the importance of artillery in our history.

The Society has a collection of antique artillery pieces and equipment, which they use for educational purposes. They frequently hold events and demonstrations, showcasing the use of different types of artillery and explaining their significance in military history. They also participate in parades and reenactments, dressed in period costumes and using authentic equipment.

In addition to their educational activities, the Society also provides opportunities for members to participate in historical research and restoration projects. They work closely with other historical societies and museums throughout California to promote the preservation of our state's history.

Overall, the California Historical Artillery Society is a valuable organization for anyone interested in military history, specifically the history and use of artillery during the Civil War period. Their dedication to preserving and educating the public about our history is commendable, and they provide a unique and engaging experience for visitors to their events and demonstrations.

CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL ARTILLERY SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SALINAS CA. US MID #8400602025

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 74,424 from tax period 201209 (YYYYMM).

Expecting… A very pregnant Harbor Seal
Rocky Coast of Pacific Grove A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Monterey Bay from Pacific Grove A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Monterey Bay Nightscape A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Salinas / ‘guard animal’? (#0069) Getting closer to why I was visiting the park, I came across this unusual statue – again with no description. But, the fenced enclosure in the background is my real reason for visiting (forthcoming picture).
Monterey / Cannery Row – Fishermen’s mural (# 0061) This particular section of Cannery Row is called <u><a href="https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=55191" rel="noreferrer nofollow">McAbee Beach</a></u> in honor of a failure by John McAbee, who purchased the beach around 1900 and planned (but failed) to create a small tourist attraction here of cottages and rental boats. There is no explanation for the simple mural of fishermen, but a nearby placard notes that Portugese whalers used this beach in the mid-1800s for catching whales to extract the oil for lamps, until that failed due to the discovery of kerosene in the late 1800’s. And then, after McAbee’s efforts failed, the beach became the home for a Chinese fishing village that led to the sardine industry. So, there is a long history fishing being launched from this beach. ******* Note that there appears to be either a seal or an otter a little past the break water. It appears to be floating on its back, so probably an otter.
Monterey / Cannery Row remnants (# 0062) I was pleased to see that not all of the remains of the canneries and piers have been converted to modern tourist sites…
Monterey / Fisherman’s Wharf distressed seal? (# 0060) When I walked out on the wharf there were a small number of people watching this seal. When I came back 20 minutes later, this seal was roughly in the same spot, acting weird. It would wander closer to the water and then back up, and was bobbing its head up and down, and did this for a couple of minutes. I looked around the wharf to see it there was someone there in some sort of uniform to report it, but of course one can never find an ‘official’ when one wants to.
Monterey / Fisherman’s Wharf (# 0056) Last Christmas at Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf.
Monterey / Fisherman’s Wharf ?amiss? (# 0057) Something’s amiss here! What’s a real commercial fishing boat doing so close to Fisherman’s Wharf, a site for tourist and sports fishing boats?
Castroville / Japanese Schoolhouse internment - baggage (# 0974) Becoming human baggage shipped to Salinas Rodeo Grounds, living in horse stalls, going hungry…. A version of this same placard was posted a few months earlier, as I was traveling: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/donbrr/53370364160">www.flickr.com/photos/donbrr/53370364160</a> See the <u><a href="https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=63714" rel="noreferrer nofollow">schoolhouse marker</a></u> for detail of the text. <i>Use the “Castroville Japanese Schoolhouse” tag to connect the pictures.</i>
Startrails of Auriga over Monterey Bay Thirty-Six 20 second exposures (12 minutes) combined using the Startrails.exe program. Auriga can be seen in the North-Eastern sky. The green trail in the bay is from a passing boat.

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CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL ARTILLERY SOCIETY
185 ZABALA RD
SALINAS
CA
93908-9753

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MID # 8400602025
Name CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL ARTILLERY SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 770480342
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201209
INCOME 99,660
REVENUE 74,424
LAT/LONG 36.654139, -121.559559
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 053
US Census Tract: 010606
US Census Block: 1154