Alongside the shady banks of Uvas Creek in Gilroy lies a rich landscape steeped in history. Here, the land whispers stories of the indigenous Mutsun-speaking people. Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park is not just a scenic stop. It is a preserved cultural landscape that enables education and…
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With beautiful rolling hills and verdant valleys, redwoods and oak trees, streams and hot springs, and proximity to both mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Gilroy has been an essential crossroads in California for thousands of years. The oral history of native Americans tells us that Chicatac-Adams…
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The Old St. Mary Cemetery in Gilroy is a hidden cemetery with a wealth of history and mystery that not even most locals know about. This is the perfect spot for history buffs or “tombstone tourists” (also called taphophiles—those who have a passion for visiting cemeteries) to visit Gilroy’s people…
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