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.

What's New? Imminent State Park Closings! Current California State budget plan proposes the closure of at least 80% of California's entire state park system. Find out how you can take action and help fight State Parks closures.	Upcoming Events Celebrate Fiesta where it all began as SBTHP presents the 8th annual Casa Cantina in the courtyard of Casa de la Guerra. Part of the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration, relax, sip a cold drink, and celebrate at the home of Fiesta. More.
Buy-A-Brick Buy-A-Brick Campaign! Funding for El Presidio de Santa Barbara Northwest Corner Reconstruction Campaign is almost complete. Join the Buy-A-Brick Campaign and help rebuild the Presidio—a brick at a time!	Be a Part of History! Membership—You Belong! Join the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation and enjoy great benefits throughout the year, while helping preserve Santa Barbara's legacy. Now, more than ever, membership matters. Join Us!
What to See & Do SB Stone Architecture Walking Tour - Discover the story of stonework in Santa Barbara during this 75-minute walking tour that highlights the fascinating history and architecture of the city. Courtesy of Santa Barbara Conservancy. Learn more.	Now On Exhibit A Legacy Set in Stone: Santa Barbara Stone Architecture, 1870-1940. New exhibit explores the history of stone construction in Santa Barbara through images, objects and stories. Don't miss it—on display at Casa de la Guerra until July 26, 2009.