About Morgan's Cove 

Morgan’s Cove is a private pirate paradise transformed into an interactive outdoor learning destination in Morgan Hill, CA. Created by Rich and Julie Firato, it now serves as a vibrant hub for educational field trips, community events, and historical exploration. Through hands-on activities, immersive storytelling, and thematic exhibits, visitors of all ages are invited to step back in time and engage with the history and natural treasures of our region.

Our Mission & Programs

The Morgan’s Cove Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2024 with a mission to inspire community pride, celebrate local heritage, and promote education through adventure. Our core goals include:
  • Celebrating Local Heritage: Showcasing Morgan Hill’s rich history from its early inhabitants to its present-day charm.
  • Fostering Educational Environments: Offering outdoor learning spaces that spark curiosity and growth.
  • Showcasing Natural Treasures: Featuring Morgan Hill’s Poppy Jasper to highlight its geological and cultural value.
  • Promoting Community Engagement: Hosting interactive tours and events that bring history to life.
  • Enhancing Historical Awareness: Empowering youth and families with a deeper understanding of their community’s past.
Our programs are designed for 4th and 5th-grade students and include history-based tours, gemstone education, early settler exhibits, and interactive storytelling experiences with local historians and costumed guides.

Volunteer opporTUNITIES

We are always looking for passionate community members to help us with:
  • Educational tour guides and docents
  • Event support and logistics
  • Costume and set design
  • Historical research
  • Maintenance and beautification projects
If you'd like to get involved, we would love to hear from you!
Board & Key Members
  • Julie Firato, President and CEO
  • Chairman of the Board:
    • Armando Garcia
  • Board members:
    • Brian Sullivan
    • Ron Locicero
    • Margaret Graham

Ways to donate

To learn more about Morgan’s Cove and help us bring education through adventure to more students, please visit:
www.morganscove.com
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​To donate please use the button below. (Direct donation and sponsorship information available on our website. If you’d like to discuss a custom contribution, please contact us.)
Rich dedicated his life to bringing people together, founding the Morgan Hill Chamber’s Friday Night Music Series and championing the spirit of connection that defines our town. To honor him, we are placing a tribute statue at the Rich Firato Amphitheater in downtown Morgan Hill. This statue is more than a remembrance of Rich — it is a lasting symbol of the generosity, unity, and caring community he helped build. Be part of this legacy — your support makes it possible.

​To donate for the Rich Firato Statue build please use the button below.

Stay COnnected

Join us as we keep Rich Firato’s legacy alive and continue to grow this beloved Morgan Hill treasure into a landmark destination for youth education and community pride.
For questions, donations, or to schedule a visit, please contact:
[email protected]
408-839-2243
www.morganscove.com