Virtual Student History Slam

Calling all middle and high school students!  Are you interested in your local History or do you know someone who is? The Monterey Public Library, in partnership with the Western Flyer Foundation and the Cannery Row Company, is excited to invite all students and history buffs to the 2nd Annual Student History Slam. 

Steinbeck and Ricketts thought a lot about communities. Human communities, like the hard-working farmers in Salinas Valley, and animal communities, like the vibrant invertebrates that live in tide pools, were common themes in their writing and research. One way to understand and participate in your community is to learn about its history. Want to present? Submit 3-5 sentences about your proposed local history topic and presentation format to Emily Gottlieb, Education Director, Western Flyer Foundation at emily@westernflyer.org by March 15. Presentations should be about 10 minutes in length and focus on a local history topic of your choosing. We encourage a variety of formats: PowerPoint, essay (filmed), films, or dramatic presentations. We will inform all participants by March 20 of their acceptance. Monterey County residents and non-residents are welcome to join!

This program takes place on Zoom, or participants may join by phone. Registration closes an hour before the program. The Zoom access information will be sent to registered participants shortly before the program begins. The use of a video camera and level of participation is determined by each person.