Founded in 1963 by Dr. Pearl Chase and other community leaders, the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) works to preserve, restore, reconstruct and interpret historic sites in Santa Barbara County. SBTHP operates El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, Santa Barbara’s 18th century birthplace, under a unique agreement with California State Parks. Recently purchased, the neighboring building that housed Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens provides an opportunity to interpret the history of Santa Barbara’s Asian American community in the Presidio neighborhood. SBTHP also owns and operates Casa de la Guerra, the 1820s home of Presidio Comandante José de la Guerra and his family. The restored home is now a museum featuring original furnishings and rotating exhibits. Recently SBTHP signed an agreement with State Parks to manage and develop the Santa Inés Mission Mills near the town of Solvang as a future California State Park. These are a few of the projects SBTHP is presently pursuing—learn more!

On Exhibt at the Casa Alfredo Zalce: Works on Paper, featuring thirty-one works on paper by distinguished Mexican artist Alfredo Zalce (1908–2003). Belonging to the second generation of Mexico’s great revolutionary muralists, Zalce studied at the National School of Fine Arts under Diego Rivera. More!	Upcoming Events Casa Cantina! Celebrate Fiesta where it all began as SBTHP presents the 9th annual Casa Cantina in the courtyard of the historic 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!
YES for State Parks! Support the California State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Fund Act From the beaches to the redwoods and recreational areas, California's 278 state parks need help! More	Find us on Facebook Find us on facebook! Did you enjoy your visit to one of SBTHP's historic sites? Spread the word via facebook. Stay up-to-date on upcoming events and exhibits and share with others. Check it out!
Help Make History Membership Matters! Join SBTHP and receive free admission to all Trust sites, gift shop discounts, advanced notice for special events and exhibits, and much more..	On Exhibit at El Presidio "Ceramics Rediscovered: Science Reshapes Understanding of Hispanic Life in Early California" Discover how ceramics were made, used and traded in early California. More