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Speakers
History Happy Hour “Fiesta!”
Test your Fiesta history knowledge with a lively discussion led by Old Spanish Days historian Erin Graffy about our community's favorite 5-day ... READ MORE
Talk: Joe De Yong: A Life in the West
Join us for a talk about new book, Joe De Yong: A Life in the West by author and Western ... READ MORE
Talk: Santa Barbara Sacred Spaces
Join us for a talk by Genevieve Antonow about her new book, "Santa Barbara Sacred Spaces." The book is a ... READ MORE
Talk: Fiestas, Festivals and Parades- Santa Barbara Celebrates
In conjunction with our exhibit Project Fiesta, Historian Neal Graffy will talk about how Santa Barbara loves to celebrate. From ... READ MORE
1969: The Santa Barbara Oil Spill & Birth of the Environmental Movement
By Marc McGinnes On January 28, 1969, a blowout at Union Oil’s Platform A caused three million gallons of oil ... READ MORE