Join us for Holiday at the Ranch download Interstate 60 this weekend, December 12 & 13 from 11:00 to 4:00. Enjoy tours of the festive Stow House, music, crafts, Santa Claus & his “rein-goats” and much more.
Two of the Goleta Valley Historical Society cannons will be on display tomorrow at the El Presidio de Santa Barbara. The Veterans Day Ceremony will be hosted by the Santa Barbara Trust For Historic Preservation and Fort Tejon State Historic Park Soldiers.
In 1981 after a strong storm washed away much of the sand from the beaches, a jogger discovered five cannon near Goleta Beach. The cannons underwent an extensive restoration process conducted by archaeologists from UC Santa Barbara.
The cannons are believed to have been built in the late 18th century, based on markings on the cannon as well as metallurgy testing done by Dr. Madden of the University of Pennsylvania. Two of the cannons, Cannon B and Cannon E, are marked with a letter “H.” This was the symbol used by the founder Harrison, of Robertsbridge, Sussex, England. If Harrison was the manufacturer, the cannons were made before 1746. Based on other markings made on the cannons’ trunnions, it is believed that they were built in England or Scotland.
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El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
123 East Canon Perdido Street
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Fifty supporters attended a reception to toast the first Executive Director of the Goleta Valley Historical Society.
We will be hosting a booth at the Lemon Festival this weekend. Stop by and check out our historic lemon labels, Goleta merchandise and other unique items from the Museum Store.
The Lemon Festival is Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18 at Girsh Park in Goleta.The Bourne Ultimatum Night and the City hd
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The Goleta Valley Historical Society Board of Directors is excited to announce the hiring of James Kyriaco Jr. as the organization’s first-ever Executive Director.
“We are confident that James’ successful track record of management experience, combined with his many years of community involvement will help move our organization forward as we look to the future”, said Board President Robin H. Cederlof.
“The opportunity to preserve and protect Rancho La Patera, home to the historic Stow House, while working to expand and enhance educational partnerships throughout the South Coast, is an exciting challenge.” said Kyriaco Jr. “I am looking forward to working with our volunteers and staff to take this organization to the next level.”
Kyriaco Jr. is a native of Santa Barbara who has successfully managed political campaigns for Goleta City Councilmembers Margaret Connell and Ed Easton, Second District County Supervisor Janet Wolf, Santa Barbara City Councilmember Roger Horton and Goleta Water District Trustee Bill Rosen, among others.
Kyriaco Jr. is a recent graduate of Antioch University in Santa Barbara, who is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge.
Kyriaco Jr.’s experience with local non-profit organizations includes serving as both President & Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Santa Barbara Family Care Center, and as a board member for the Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County and the Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons. In addition, Kyriaco Jr. recently completed six years of service on the Community Development and Human Services Commission of the City of Santa Barbara.
Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Inc. and Goleta Valley Historical Society are very excited to announce the Second Annual “Fiesta Ranchera” celebration.
This exciting event will take place at Rancho La Patera & Stow House on June 25th.
The event would not be possible without the support of Founding Sponsor, Cox Business.
“Cox is proud to be the founding sponsor for Fiesta Ranchera. Our offices are located in Goleta as well as our many business partners and the University. We are pleased to bring Fiesta closer to our Goleta friends.” –David Edelman, Cox, Vice President
Nearly 800 guests enjoyed an evening of live music by Spencer The Gardener in the gardens of Rancho La Patera on Tuesday, August 11Th.
People of all ages danced to the local latin fusion legend. When the night ended, Spencer and the band promised “we’ll be back to rock with Goleta next near!”
Join us next Tuesday, August 18Th for Hot Lava: Rock Music For Kids (and parents, too!). Music at the Ranch, presented by Goleta Valley Historical Society, is a free concert series.
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Join us for an evening of live music on Tuesday, August 11 from 5:30-7:30 for the fifth Music at the Ranch free concert of 2009.
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will perform their “California sun kissed, Latin tinged, genre bending, big band Surf Mariachi indie pop.”
Bring a picnic and enjoy dinner alfresco. Beverages will be available for sale. All ages welcome!Grind movies
Join us for the 3rd Annual Music at the Ranch free concert series! Tuesday nights in the “Goodland,” 5:30-7:30 pm.
Bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful gardens of Rancho La Patera. Beverages will be available for sale.
Special thanks to our sponsors: ATK Space Systems, Montecito Bank & Trust, The Towbes Group, Rotary Club of Goleta Noontime, SBParent.com and the Santa Barbara Independent.
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| July 21 | Tony Ybarra | |
| July 28 Gandhi movie full | Area 51 | |
| August 4 | The Goodland | |
| August 11 | Big Fish film | Spencer the Gardener |
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| August 18 | Hot Lava |
Goleta Valley Historical Society welcomes new board members at the Annual Meeting of the Membership.
On January 26, 2009 GVHS members voted to approve the addition of new board members, Russell Llewellyn, Catherine Cavaletto and Debby Aceves.
GVHS wishes to thank retiring board members Karin Napel and Larry Miller, Jr.download Return of the Ghostbusters Vicky Cristina Barcelona video