Bishop Diego Garcia High School
Founded in 1959, Bishop García Diego High School was named after California’s first Roman Catholic bishop — the only … READ MORE
The Bird Refuge
One of the most tranquil places on the South Coast is the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge. The serenity of this … READ MORE
Trinity Episcopal Church
One of Santa Barbara’s most distinctive buildings is the beautiful stone edifice at 1500 State Street, the home of Trinity … READ MORE
Santa Barbara Was Once a Walnut Capital of the U.S.
Development and Competing Ag Unseated the King Crop After a Century By Michael Redmon, Director of Research Russel Heath was … READ MORE
The Mesa: From Chumash Times to Now
Image: The Mesa, shown circa 1890, was largely uninhabited in modern times, belonging mostly to farm families. A Brief History … READ MORE
Light Up The Season
Our members lit up the season with our annual holiday party in November. Guests enjoyed the festive ambience of the … READ MORE
Learn More – Managing Our Collections
Museum collection managers must be able to recognize the signs of mold and be prepared to take preventive actions. Mold … READ MORE
#GIVINGTUESDAY
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday … READ MORE
The Story of Santa Barbara
Experience the Museum’s signature exhibit which traces our compelling history of “The American Riviera” from the days of the Chumash … READ MORE
Hidden Treasures – Staff Favorites
What do a lamp made out of seashells, a delicate hand-painted fan, a rifle from 1850, and a leather guitar … READ MORE