For more information contact the Goleta Valley Historical Society at 681-7216 or www.goletahistory.org.

Goleta Valley Historical Society, stewards of Rancho La Patera & Stow House (1873) museums, preserves, interprets, and fosters research of the history of the Goleta Valley and the Stow Family. Our purpose is to share this treasured landmark from the golden era of California ranching and provide a unique and historic gathering place for the community.

Rancho La Patera hosts tours and educational programs as well as various public events, such as the Old Fashioned 4Th of July Celebration and Holiday at the Ranch. The Society also co-hosts Fiesta Ranchera with Old Spanish Days of Santa Barbara.

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