Museum Events
History at your Home!
Join us for these free Zoom talks about local history. Presentations are streamed on Facebook Live and recorded.
History Happy Hour at the Museum
Join us for lively talks about local history (with wine!).
Watch past talks on TVSB or online HERE.
Who was Grandpa Doc?
A talk about discovering your family's history by Patricia Caird and Neal Graffy
Wednesday, October 23
5:30 pm
Location: Covarrubias Adobe
Join local author Patricia Caird as she introduces her book, Who Was Grandpa Doc? William J. Mellinger, 1886-1948:
A Man Who Knew No Limits. As the archivist of her family records, Patricia Caird enlisted historian Neal Graffy to be her guide. She soon realized that this story, originally meant for her family, had morphed into something much bigger. Reservation required.
Haunted Tour of Santa Barbara
A walking tour of our ghostly downtown by historian Neal Graffy
Three dates to choose from:
Monday, October 28
Reserve your spot HERE
Tuesday, October 29
Reserve your spot HERE
Wednesday, October 30
Reserve your spot HERE
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Begins at the museum
The ghostly tour will begin at the Museum with a glass of wine.
1st Thursday
Join us after hours
Thursday, November 7
5-8:00 PM
Location: Museum
Join the Museum for wine and music by the Salt Martians (5:30-7:00 pm). All ages are welcome to enjoy our exhibitions and entertainment.
Free. No RSVP required.
Peña Flamenca la Maria
Join us for International Flamenco Day
Friday, November 15
Location: Covarrubias Adobe
6:30 pm
Join us for lively, improvisational flamenco as part of Flamenco! Santa Barbara's music education program. Dancers, flamenco enthusiasts and anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of the art form will enjoy this casual event. Described as a "masterclass with wine" this event is open to all ages.
The experience will be led by Maria Bermudez, accompanied by Andres Vadin, and Pepele Mendez.
Flamenco Íntimo
Join us for an intimate show in our adobe
Saturday, November 23
Location: Covarrubias Adobe
Shows: 6:30 and 8:00 pm
Enjoy an intimate, authentic flamenco tablao in the museum's Spanish era adobe. The show will feature Grammy award-winning dancer Nino de los Reyes with guitarist Andres Vadin (Havana, Cuba) and singer Pepele Mendez (Jerez de la Frontera, Spain).
Co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara.
Member Appreciation Soirée
Join us to toast the season!
Friday, December 13
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Museum
Save the date! Our members and patrons are invited to join the Museum's trustees, staff and volunteers for a holiday celebration.
To RSVP email membership@sbhistorical.org