What makes the Mighty Monroe Bears unique is that we have the privilege of housing the Ed Gwartney California History Museum. Many years ago, Mr. Gwartney was a teacher at Monroe Elementary and he had a vision of bringing history to life for the students. He began working on this museum and hosted live shows with the students being part of the show! Since the passing of Mr. Gwartney, this beloved museum that was once known as the James Monroe Children's Museum was dedicated in his honor and legacy and is now known as the Ed Gwartney California History Museum.