Clay Tiles, Giant Beets and Adobe Bricks: Reminiscences of an SBTHP Volunteer
This is the first in a new series of blog posts we think you will enjoy called “Then and Now,” where we check in with long-time current...
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Dec 22, 20112 min read
Rich in History and Rich in Taste
by Amanda Gonzalez In the foreground, SBTHP Director of Education, Karen Anderson learns to spread masa onto corn husks with her daughter...
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Dec 12, 20111 min read
Fourth Grade Students: Some of our Biggest Fans!
Kathy Chalfant gathers the students around the Canon Perdido Street entrance to the Presidio to relate the story of "The Lost Cannon" in...
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Dec 9, 20111 min read
Come See What’s Free at the Presidio: Educational Crafts for Kids!
Interpreter José de Jesus Perez stands ready to help kids make their own adarga, a leather shield used by the soldiers stationed at the...
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Nov 23, 20112 min read
Stirring Up Some Dust
by Meredith Brockriede Participants listen to Diana’s instruction in the historic Presidio Chapel. A group of women gathered on a warm,...
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Nov 21, 20112 min read
Join in on a Musical Holiday Event!
By Karen Schultz Anderson El Coro Performing in the Presidio Chapel. Photo by Harry Schiffke. Do you love to sing? Do you love to warm up...
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Nov 4, 20112 min read
New SBTHP Tour Charts the History of The Presidio Neighborhood
by Michael Orth 910 Santa Barbara Street, early 1920s. This adobe portion of the Presidio was used variously as the lieutenant’s...
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Nov 2, 20112 min read
Tule Mat Making: A Lesson in Resourcefulness
by Amanda Gonzalez Karen Osland teaches the group about the history of tule reed. Photo by Amanda Gonzalez. On Saturday, October 8 the...
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Oct 31, 20112 min read
Early California Dance Workshop: Saturday, November 5
By Diana Replogle-Purinton Las Fiesteras, sponsored by the Reina del Mar Parlor #126 of Native Daughters of the Golden West, performing...
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Oct 28, 20112 min read
Sugar Treats … Not to Eat!: Dia de los Muertos Craft Day, Sunday, October 30th
By Karen Schultz Anderson Sugar Skulls Decorated by Stephanie Ingoldsby at Dia de los Muertos Craft Day When children come to our Dia de...
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Oct 19, 20112 min read
Taiko Drums at the Santa Barbara Presidio
By M. Kay Van Horn The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation began plans in 2009 for an Asian Festival to honor and remember the...
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Oct 5, 20111 min read
Thanks team, Presidio Pastimes: The Santa Barbara Presidio’s Asian American Neighborhood was a
On Saturday October 1, SBTHP hosted our second annual living history day featuring Santa Barbara’s Asian American traditions at El...
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Sep 26, 20112 min read
Sushi Making: “The rice is like glue!”
Sushi-making instructor Fukiko Miyazaki. Photo by Amanda Gonzalez. By Amanda Gonzalez On Saturday, September 10 the first of four...
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Sep 19, 20111 min read
The Whirlwind Tour
Last Friday we gave a tour of the Presidio to five travel agents from the United Kingdom who had never been to California, let alone...
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