The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) works to protect, preserve, restore, reconstruct, and interpret historic sites in Santa Barbara County. Founded in 1963 by Pearl Chase and other concerned community leaders, SBTHP is the primary force in the reconstruction and preservation of El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park—Santa Barbara's 18th century birthplace—and Casa de la Guerra—the 1820s home of Santa Barbara patriarch José de la Guerra. SBTHP also operates the Santa Inés Mission Mills in Solvang, California—two 1820s fulling and grist mills which are part of a National Historic Landmark District and the site of a future California State Park. These are a few of the many projects SBTHP is presently pursuing—learn more.

YES for State Parks! Support the California State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Fund Act of 2010. From the beaches along California's coastline to the towering redwoods and much-needed recreational areas in bustling urban centers, California's 278 state parks need help! More	Upcoming Events Mills Volunteer Day! Saturday, March 6, 2010. Lend a hand at the Santa Inés Mission Mills complex and learn about the history of this historic site and future home of a new State Historic Park. More
On Exhibit "Ceramics Rediscovered: Science Reshapes Understanding of Hispanic Life in Early California." Discover how ceramics were made, used and traded in early California. More	Buy-A-Brick! Buy-A-Brick Campaign! Funding for El Presidio de Santa Bárbara SHP Northwest Corner Reconstruction Campaign is almost complete. Join the Buy-A-Brick Campaign and help rebuild the Presidio! More
Be a Part of History Membership Matters! Join SBTHP and receive free admission to all Trust sites, gift shop discounts, advanced notice of special events and museum exhibits, and much more..	You Can Help Preserving what we love takes an ongoing commitment... Support SBTHP with a tax-deductible donation. Your investment helps students discover the past—so they can be better prepared for the future. More