Pierce Street serves as the main street for Middlebury Institute's campus, located in the historic heart of downtown Monterey, just a short walk from the wharf. The Pierce Street Promenade is anchored by a mural entitled “Advancing Peace Together” that celebrates the area’s indigenous people, beautiful natural landscape and reputation as the “Language Capitol of the World.” Our students translated the word “Peace” into their native languages, appearing around the border. More than 50 students and community volunteers helped paint.
This is where our community welcomes new students at the start of each semester, gathers for large community events and holds our celebration party for graduates after spring commencement.