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March 2025 by Athena Michelle Ereno
I visited the Harvey House during their monthly First Saturday event in December. They offered complimentary cookies and hot chocolate which made everything all the more warm and inviting. There were other historical organizations, such as Alliance of Monterey Area Preservationists and Asian Cultural Experience of Salinas, tabling outside. Larry is a fantastic tour guide and I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in local history, antiques, and the like!
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March 2020 by Jeannie Siroky
We actually stumbled on this place after seeing the train museum and stopping by. Such a great experience and I’m so glad we happened upon it! Our tour guide was just wonderful! Full of information, guided us through all the rooms with great anecdotes. The house had ALL the original furniture too which is so rare! Really got a glimpse back at the time period, and with our guide we were filled in in a way we couldn’t have been by just browsing by ourselves. Also very unpretentious and happy to let us take pictures and ask questions. What a little gem! Stop by if you are in Salinas and want to learn some interesting history!
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March 2020 by Drew M.
There are times in any adventure when an item that you didn't plan for, didn't expect, and didn't anticipate becomes a treasured trinket of a memory. Our stop at The First Mayor's House was the highlight of our day. Our tour guide spent a dedicated thirty minutes to provide us a detailed tour of the building and the grounds....just the two of us. It was a personal experience the likes of which you don't typically enjoy. I've visited many historic homes from California to New Orleans to New York to Moscow, and during some of those experiences you are asked not to take pictures, or shuffled along quickly and efficiently so the next paid group can plod along after you, so much so that you may feel a bit like cattle and you lose your opportunity to make a connection with the place and its history and its soul. But here, we were given time to enjoy, encouraged to take pictures, shown original items and received a nice overview history of both the residents of the house and its role in Salinas history. One thing you don't often find on these types of tours is the original furniture, most have period authentic furniture, but from the beds to the dressers to the clothing, the items here were original and truly authentic. Now, even though the tour is free, take a moment to sign the guest book and leave a tip, because these types of adventures don't come along too often.
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March 2020 by Jeannie Eckel
We actually stumbled on this place after seeing the train museum and stopping by. Such a great experience and I’m so glad we happened upon it! Our tour guide was just wonderful! Full of information, guided us through all the rooms with great anecdotes. The house had ALL the original furniture too which is so rare! Really got a glimpse back at the time period, and with our guide we were filled in in a way we couldn’t have been by just browsing by ourselves. Also very unpretentious and happy to let us take pictures and ask questions. What a little gem! Stop by if you are in Salinas and want to learn some interesting history!
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March 2020 by Jeanne S.
We actually just kind of stumbled on this place after seeing the train museum and stopping by. Such a great experience and I'm so glad we went! Our tour guide was so sweet! Full of information, guided us through all the rooms with great anecdotes. The house had ALL the original furniture too which is so rare! Really got a glimpse back at the time period, and with our guide we were filled in in a way we couldn't have been by just browsing by ourselves. Also very unpretentious and happy to let us take pictures and ask questions. What a little gem! Stop by if you are in Salinas and want to learn some interesting history!
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October 2019 by Patty Lopez
It was my first time and it was so fun and very informative
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March 2019 by Credit Repair Expert - 855 841 3276
This can be rented?
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November 2017 by Candy Lane
Lived in Salinas all my life and never knew it was here. Learned so much about the first mayor of Salinas and would definitely come back.
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October 2017 by Cindy Smiley Garcia
Who would have known that this lil gem was hidden away in the city of Salinas .. I chaperoned my sons class field trip yesterday and I just have to say , I had the best time . Would I recommend the tour to my family and friends, yes I would !!
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March 2016 by James Conners
If you ever come to Salinas come and see the wonderful old man's house we have wonderful things as cleaners for people to come see and Sammi still have wonderful barbecue if you do come to sleep make sure you have money with you because all the homeless people were asking money for drugs and alcohol do not give them money or alcohol because if you do you're just buying
