Cooking with a Pinch of History: Mexican Wedding Cookies
by Brittany Avila After cooking multiple side and entrée dishes, my sweet tooth has finally set in and mandated that I make a dessert for...
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Jun 21, 20132 min read
Flying Flags and Participating in Patriotism
by Brittany Avila The Presidio Chapel during the Flag Day Event. Photo by Fritz Olenberger. Last Friday, over 100 guests and passerby’s...
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Jun 14, 20134 min read
When Mold Attacks
by Anne Petersen In a waterfront climate like Santa Barbara, mold can be a persistent foe. In our area, many people complain of finding...
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Jun 7, 20131 min read
Un Paseo en Oro, SBTHP’s 50th Anniversary Gala photos are here!
We threw an amazing bash to celebrate our 50th Anniversary on May 18th at El Paseo, and we must say, the photos do it justice! If you...
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May 24, 20133 min read
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Scans the Santa Inés Mission Mills in 3-D!
by Michael H. Imwalle I first began working with Ronald “Chip” Fenenga and students from the Environmental and Spatial Technologies at...
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May 17, 20133 min read
Cooking with a Pinch of History: Ensalada de Papas
by Brittany Avila Spring is in the air! And with summer just around the corner, I thought a light, fresh, and healthy recipe would be...
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May 10, 20131 min read
New Publication about El Presidio de Santa Barbara in the shop!
We asked longtime SBTHP volunteer and founder of Los Soldados de Cuera, Mike Hardwick, for his thoughts on the new piece, and here’s what...
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May 3, 20133 min read
It’s All Fun and Games at the Presidio!
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...
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Apr 26, 20131 min read
New photos from Founding Day and Early California Day!
Click on over to our Flickr page everyone; we’ve uploaded a photo bonanza for you! Thank you Santa Barbara for another successful...
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Apr 12, 20132 min read
Junípero Serra in Mexico exhibit extended through June!
SBTHP is pleased to announce that this beautiful exhibit of photography by Jeffrey Becom and drawings by Richard Perry, which was curated...
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Apr 5, 20132 min read
The New Director of State Parks Visits El Presidio SHP!
Michael Imwalle, Richard Rozzelle, Anthony Jackson, Susan Jackson, Jarrell Jackman and John Poucher at the entrance to El Cuartel at El...
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Mar 29, 20134 min read
Cooking with a Pinch of History: Lamb Shanks with Claret
by Brittany Avila I found this particular recipe in California Mission Recipes and decided on it solely for the self-serving purpose that...
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Mar 15, 20133 min read
Oral Histories With Two Old Friends Now Available on SBTHP Collections Online
by Mika Thornberg and Brittany Vanisko Brittany and Mika at work at the Presidio Research Center. Photo by Anne Petersen. Hello Everyone!...
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Mar 8, 20131 min read
Cate School Volunteers help Brighten the Day with Whitewashing at El Presidio de Santa Barbara SHP
by Michael Imwalle On Thursday January 30, 2013 fifteen energetic volunteers from Cate School assisted SBTHP Maintenance Supervisor...
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Mar 1, 20131 min read
Docent Training Begins Soon!
We would not be able to host the many free, educational programs SBTHP puts on throughout the year without help from our dedicated...
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Feb 22, 20132 min read
California Mission Studies Association Conference in Santa Barbara!
by Anne Petersen On February 15-17, 2013, the California Mission Studies Association (CMSA) held their annual conference in Santa...
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Feb 8, 20133 min read
Cooking With a Pinch of History: Fried Fish
by Brittany Avila Brittany Avila, left, with Anne Petersen, preparing a historical meal in the Presidio Cocina at a recent living history...
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Feb 1, 20132 min read
Junípero Serra in Mexico Exhibit Opens at Casa de la Guerra
by Anne Petersen Anne Petersen and SBTHP Office Manager Brittany Avila installing the Junipero Serra in Mexico exhibit at Casa de la...
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Jan 25, 20132 min read
Artist Specializing in Depictions of Early California Visits the Presidio.
by Anne Petersen SBTHP archaeologist Michael Imwalle presenting a lance point from the collections of El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State...
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Jan 4, 20132 min read
A Favorite Volunteer Returns to SBTHP
by Josh Figueroa Josh Figueroa on campus at Lewis and Clark College, Fall 2012. When I came home from my freshman year at Lewis & Clark...
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