Museum Events
History at your Home!
Join us for these free Zoom talks about local history. Presentations are streamed on Facebook Live and recorded.
History Happy Hour at the Museum
Join us for lively talks about local history (with wine!).
Watch past talks on TVSB or online HERE.
1st Thursday
Join us after hours
Thursday, October 3
5-8:00 PM
Location: Museum
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, join the Museum for wine, music and dance performances by local dancers from Timo Nuñez Arte Flamenco (6:00 pm) and Grupo de Danza Folklorico Quetzalcoatl (6:30 pm). All ages are welcome to enjoy the exhibition and entertainment.
Free. No RSVP required.
Flamenco Íntimo
Join us for an intimate show in our adobe
Thursday, October 10
Location: Covarrubias Adobe
Shows: 6:30 and 8:00 pm
Enjoy an intimate, authentic flamenco tablao in the museum's Spanish era adobe. The show will feature award-winning artists: dancer Briseyda Zarate, dancer Timo Nuñez, guitarist Andres Vadin (Havana, Cuba) and singer Pepele Mendez (Jerez de la Frontera, Spain).
Co-hosted by Flamenco! Santa Barbara.
Best Fest
A tasting event that celebrates our city!
Thursday, October 17
5:30-9:00 PM
Location: Museum
The Santa Barbara Independent and Santa Barbara Historical Museum invite you to mingle and boogie with the finest folks in town! Enjoy sips and bites from many of the winning restaurants, wineries, and breweries featured in the Indy's Best of Santa Barbara® issue, publishing October 17.
Santa Barbara Cemetery Walking Tour
Explore "The Last Best Place" with historian David Petry
Saturday, October 19
10:00 AM
Location: 901 Channel Drive
Join David Petry, historian and author of "The Best Last Place: A History of the Santa Barbara Cemetery", for a guided tour of the historic resting place that has evolved dramatically since its origins.
The Santa Barbara Cemetery is one of the few historic cemeteries that has successfully changed over time by repeatedly transforming grounds, policies, and staff. Today, the Santa Barbara Cemetery is a gem among cemeteries, chosen as a final resting place by many individuals who have never lived in Santa Barbara. No other cemetery can match the location, or the natural beauty of the Santa Barbara Cemetery--truly the last best place.
Who was Grandpa Doc?
A talk about discovering your family's history by Patricia Caird and Neal Graffy
Wednesday, October 23
5:30 pm
Location: Covarrubias Adobe
Join local author Patricia Caird as she introduces her book, Who Was Grandpa Doc? William J. Mellinger, 1886-1948:
A Man Who Knew No Limits. As the archivist of her family records, Patricia Caird enlisted historian Neal Graffy to be her guide. She soon realized that this story, originally meant for her family, had morphed into something much bigger. Reservation required.
Haunted Tour of Santa Barbara
A walking tour of our ghostly downtown by historian Neal Graffy
Three dates to choose from:
Monday, October 28
Reserve your spot HERE
Tuesday, October 29
Reserve your spot HERE
Wednesday, October 30
Reserve your spot HERE
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Begins at the museum
The ghostly tour will begin at the Museum with a glass of wine.
Peña Flamenca la Maria
Join us for International Flamenco Day
Friday, November 15
Location: Covarrubias Adobe
6:30 pm
Join us for lively, improvisational flamenco as part of Flamenco! Santa Barbara's music education program. Dancers, flamenco enthusiasts and anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of the art form will enjoy this casual event. Described as a "masterclass with wine" this event is open to all ages.
The experience will be led by Maria Bermudez, accompanied by Andres Vadin, and Pepele Mendez.
Member Appreciation Soirée
Join us to toast the season!
Friday, December 13
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: Museum
Save the date! Our members and patrons are invited to join the Museum's trustees, staff and volunteers for a holiday celebration.
To RSVP email membership@sbhistorical.org
