One motif from SBTHP’s entry. Come to the festival to see the whole thing! Photo by Anne Petersen. The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic...

by Madison Lowery Charles Johnson speaks with guests, including Eric Kelley, owner of another famed local bookshop, the Book Den. Photo...

by Brittany Avila Last month I had the honor of partaking at the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation’s  annual “Presidio...

On the dark winter evening of February 5, 2015, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park emitted a candlelight glow  which...

We look forward to seeing everyone again next year for this free public program, one of our most cherished traditions.

By Susan Zamudio-Gurrola Photo by Mike Imwalle. The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP) continued its annual tradition...

On October 26, 2014 Casa de la Guerra was bedecked with colorful papel picado for the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation’s...

The fifth annual Asian American Neighborhood festival on October 12, 2014  was, in keeping with tradition, a wonderful success. Amazing...

by Anne Petersen Catherine Kurland speaking about her book, Hotel Mariachi. Photo by Mike Imwalle. On Thursday September 18th the Santa...

by Christa Clark Jones “The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is...

Check out the photos from the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation’s parade entry on our Flickr page here.  Thanks to...

Did you attend our Founding Day celebration at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park on April 26, 2014?  If so, you might...

by Anne Petersen This slideshow requires JavaScript. After the presentation the audience enjoyed a reception in the Presidio orchard...

by Anne Petersen Dr. Kaufman signs copies of his books during the reception. Photo by Anne Petersen. During his talk, Dr. Kaufman, Author...

by Anne Petersen Our tour guests enjoying the ride home. Photo by Brittany Avila. On October 22, a bus full of Santa Barabarans headed...

We held a wonderful living history and cultural festival at El Presidio de Santa Barbara SHP  on October 12, 2013 honoring the rich Asian...

by Anne Petersen Anne Petersen and Mabel Cobo Hernando stand with the portrait of Jose de la Guerra in the sala of Casa de la Guerra....

By Karen Schultz Anderson Greenberg, a graduate of Santa Barbara High School, followed by U.C. Berkeley and then Harvard, is currently a...

by Brittany Avila Visitors making their own ring and pin at El Presidio SHP. Photo by Mallory Gonzalez. When I began working for SBTHP my...

Click on over to our Flickr page everyone; we’ve uploaded a photo bonanza for you! Thank you Santa Barbara for another successful...