History Happy Hour at Home: Old Spanish Days

Join the Santa Barbara Historical Museum for an ONLINE talk.

Historian Erin Graffy will discuss the history of our town’s favorite five-day party. Based on her book, Old Spanish Days: Santa Barbara History Through Public Art, her presentation highlights the inspiration behind celebrating the Rancho Period. She’ll provide a fascinating history of this exceptional era in California known for extraordinary hospitality, expert horsemen and an exhilarating love of music and dance. Most importantly, she’ll guide you to experience the public art that celebrates this throughout our beautiful city.