Ramblings At The Ranch

Visit the Cavalletto Education Center

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:11:03 +0000

The George and Dale Cavalletto History Education Center is open this weekend!

Come by Rancho La Patera & Stow House and experience our new exhibits, which tell the ranching and agricultural history of the Goleta Valley.

A $5 suggested donation also includes a tour of the Historic Stow House, as well… as our Visitor Interpretive Center and Museum Store!

Music at the Ranch begins on Tuesday, July 13

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:13:58 +0000

The concert series would not be possible without the generous financial support of the local businesses. Sponsors include Presenting Sponsor ATK Space Systems, the City of Goleta, The Goleta Noontime Rotary, Montecito Bank & Trust, Rabobank, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, Gary Atkins Sound, Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara News Press and Latitude 34.

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

Old Fashioned 4th of July

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:48:20 +0000

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Gold Sponsor:
Marborg Industries

Silver Sponsors:
Latitude 34
LBPS Events
EventRents
SBParent.com

Bronze Sponsors:
Country Catering & Meat Market
Hollister Brewing Company
Venoco
Santa Barbara News-Press
Santa Barbara Independent

For other ways to celebrate the 4Th of July in Goleta go to:
www.celebratethefourth.com

New Museum on the Way

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:29:03 +0000

Read about what’s next for Goleta Valley Historical Society at Rancho La Patera & Stow House.

http://www.independent.com/news/2010/apr/18/new-museum-la-patera-ranch/

Earle Ovington, a lecture presented by GVHS

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:12:48 +0000

"The Birdman"

Goleta Valley Historical Society invites you to discover

Earle Ovington
An American Hero

Legendary aviator and local resident

Monday, April 19
6:00 pm
$10 Members/ Guests $15

Tickets available at:
http://birdman.eventbrite.com/

Learn about America’s first Air Mail Pilot, his lasting impression on our community, and how
he became known as “The Birdman” in a lecture presented by author Robert D. Campbell.

Lecture presented at the Goleta Valley Community Center
5679 Hollister Avenue

“Known only as America’s first Air Mail Pilot, there is much more to the story of Earle Lewis Ovington that can be learned today from a study of his life. Earle Ovington exemplified all that was right with America—true sportsmanship, common sense, fairness, perseverance, achievement, entrepreneurship, competitiveness, and personal responsibility—character traits sadly lacking in much of America today. In a multifaceted career that spanned a mere fifty-seven years, he achieved a truly amazing number of accomplishments.

From the wind-swept streets of Chicago, to the hurried pace of New York City, to the quiet Newton Highlands suburb of Boston, to the boardwalks o f Atlantic City and the lush open spaces of Santa Barbara, California, Earle Lewis Ovington passionately pursued his dreams. At age sixteen he left home to seek employment with Thomas Edison and later earned his Electrical Engineering degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was a showman, a multi-enterprising entrepreneur, inventor, and fearless pioneer aviator.

In a detailed and well researched narrative that draws upon hundreds of photographs, letters, government records, and original source materials from private and family records, the author weaves the story of the life of Earle Ovington—from his little known contribution to early X-ray technology and friendship with Nikola Tesla, to his roles in the advancement of the early motorcyle and aviation industries in America.

Anchored in the optimism of the late nineteenth century, he was a visionary who continually looked to the future. Virtually forgotten today, Earle Ovington lived a life of which most people can only dream. Reminiscences of a Birdman tells for the first time to a new generation, the complete story of this uniquely American hero.”

-Robert D. Campbell

Thinking of getting married?

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:30:56 +0000

Take a look at an amazing event coordinated by Kelly Oshiro (and photographed by Kirsten Ellis of Beaux Arts) recently held at Rancho La Patera & Stow House.

http://www.oncewed.com/26724/wedding-blog/playful-wedding-ideas/

Holiday at the Ranch

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:48:40 +0000

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.

Cannons

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:12:34 +0000

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.

Details:

Grind movie

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
123 East Canon Perdido Street
10:30 a.m.Let the Right One In release

Reception to welcome first E.D.

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:02:27 +0000

Fifty supporters attended a reception to toast the first Executive Director of the Goleta Valley Historical Society.

Wargames: The Dead Code movie download

Goleta Lemons

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:22:52 +0000

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