• Current Exhibit: "A Legacy Set in Stone: Santa Barbara Stone Architecture, 1870-1940"
  

July

2009 Santa Barbara Presidio Archaeological Field School

An intensive six-week combination of excavations and laboratory analysis of historical archaeological materials from the northern yard of the Spanish presidio of Santa Barbara. The presidio was founded in 1782, the last of four military posts in Spanish California intended to defend the province from foreign invasion. Attention will be focused on architectural remains which may provide information for future reconstruction. Read on>>

July 5 - August 14
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara
For more information visit Cal Poly Continuing Education

AIA Santa Barbara presents Architectural Appreciation Weeks
2009: July 6-17
Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation Lecture & Tour

The lecture begins at the Presidio Chapel with a presentation of three projects followed by a walk to the sites under discussion: The recently reconstructed Presidio North West Corner Adobes, the Casa de la Guerra Adobe Mansion, and the Presidio Research Center.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Presidio Chapel at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara
For more information visit www.aiasb.com

August

'Casa Cantina' at Casa de la Guerra

Celebrate Fiesta where it all began as SBTHP presents the 8th annual Casa Cantina in the courtyard of the historic Casa de la Guerra. Part of the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration, locals and visitors alike are invited to relax, sip a cold drink, and celebrate at the home of Fiesta.

Wednesday, August 5 - Saturday, August 8
Times Vary
Casa de la Guerra
15 East De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara
Refreshments served
*Entrance fee required | FREE for SBTHP members
For more information (805) 965-0093

Shakespeare Santa Barbara presents
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged!)
Co-sponsored by the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation

Can three guys really cover thirty-seven Shakespeare plays in less than two hours? This fast-firing comedy does just that as it parodies all of the Shakespeare plays (plus the sonnets!) with only three performers in two acts. More.

Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM
August 21, 22, 28 & 29
September 4 & 5
Casa de la Guerra
15 East De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara
$22 General Admission | $20 Students & Seniors (65+) | $15 Children 12 & under
$18 for SBTHP members
Purchase tickets online or call (805) 231-5088
For more information visit www.shakes-sb.com

September

Vinos, Tapas, y Arte

Enjoy delicious appetizers, superb wines, live and silent auction items and talented local art for exhibition and sale at the 4th annual Vinos, Tapas y Arte.

Saturday, September 26 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM
Casa de la Guerra
15 East De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara
$100 ($75 tax-deductible). Patron and Distinguished Patron opportunities are available.
For more information (805) 965-0093

Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day

Join El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park and SBTHP for the fifth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. Museum Day is a day when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors.

Saturday, September 26
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Present the Museum Day admission card to receive FREE general admission. The admission card is available in the September 2009 issue of Smithsonian magazine or downloadable via their website

October

Día de los Muertos Holiday Craft Event

Celebrate Día de los Muertos, “Day of the Dead” with a free family craft workshop at Casa de la Guerra in downtown Santa Barbara. Discover the fascinating history of this special holiday while making skeleton masks, decorating sugar skulls, designing traditional tissue paper marigolds and creating holiday prints. Traditional Día de los Muertos refreshments, including pan de muerto and Mexican hot chocolate, served.

Date TBD
Casa de la Guerra
15 East De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Refreshments served
Free admission
For more information (805) 965-0093

December

Una Noche de Las Posadas

Las Posadas (The Inns) is the time-honored reenactment of Joseph and Mary's search for shelter in Bethlehem as it was once celebrated in Early California and is still observed throughout Mexico and South America. Join in this rich cultural tradition, experiencing first-hand the way in which Santa Barbara’s earliest Spanish and Mexican residents celebrated Christmas with song and food.

Saturday, December 12 at 6:00 PM
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara
FREE Admission
For more information (805) 965-0093

Current Exhibits

A Legacy Set in Stone: Santa Barbara Stone Architecture, 1870-1940

An abundance of material, expertise and financing helped create a flourishing period of stone construction in Santa Barbara between 1870 and 1940. The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to present an exhibit of images, objects and stories honoring this distinctive period of craftsmanship in partnership with the Santa Barbara Conservancy. Featuring historic and contemporary photographs of some of Santa Barbara's most admired landmarks, stone working tools, and samples of stonemasonry.

January 29 to July 26, 2009
Saturday - Sunday, Noon to 4:00 PM
Casa de la Guerra
15 East De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara
For more information (805) 965-0093

*Co-sponsored by David Tait Masonry and Montecito Bank & Trust

Memorias y Facturas

This exhibit, based on the book Documenting Everyday Life in Early Spanish California offers a glimpse of life at the Santa Barbara Presidio between 1781 and 1810. Featuring transcriptions and translations of fifty-two memorias (requisitions) and facturas (invoices) for goods delivered to the Presidio, along with artifacts found on site, Memorias y Facturas helps imagine life on the fringes of the Spanish Empire.

Ongoing
Daily, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park (Northeast Corner)
123 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara
For more information (805) 965-0093

*This calendar listing may not include all events and programs at SBTHP. Times and dates are subject to change. Please call (805) 965-0093 for more information. If you are interested in becoming more involved in programs offered at SBTHP, you may be interested in our membership program.