Luminescent Santa Barbara – Lockwood de Forest
Born and raised in New York City, Lockwood de Forest, N.A. (1850-1932) began his painting career at an early age. … READ MORE
Collections & Exhibitions
Under the Umbrella: Lutah Maria Riggs & Her Santa Barbara Style
General Public – October 23, 2014 through Spring 2015 Explore the life and work of architect and draftswoman Lutah Maria … READ MORE
Treasures: Recent Gifts to the Permanent Collection
Take a look at the credit lines in this exhibition, and you will see names that have been forever added … READ MORE
Portraits in Paradise: The Photography of Carolyn and Edwin Gledhill, 1906-1944
Portraits in Paradise: The Photography of Carolyn and Edwin Gledhill, 1906-1944 The exhibition featured 38 portraits of culturally and socially influential … READ MORE
Designing America
Designing America: Spain’s Imprint in the U.S. October 20 – April 2, 2017 Set amidst the beautiful Spanish architecture of … READ MORE
Gledhill Library
Gledhill Library VisitThe Gledhill Library is open. Researchers are encouraged to contact archivist@sbhistorical.org for assistance. Appointments can be made HERE. … READ MORE
Historic Homes (Currently Closed)
Tours of the homes are not currently available due to the pandemic. To learn more about the Fernald Mansion click … READ MORE
The Flying A – Silent Film in Santa Barbara
The Flying A exhibition highlighted the studio’s influential and prolific operation in Santa Barbara between 1912 and 1921, when nearly one … READ MORE
De la Guerra Family
Spanish native Don José de la Guerra y Noriega (1779-1858) was the founding patriarch of the family in this country. … READ MORE