Memory Basket Museum (K-1)
Based on the popular picture book, Wilfred Gordon MacDonald Partridge by Mem Fox, this program introduces our youngest students to local history through the historical museum experience. After a brief reading of the story, students will explore how a historical museum is like a memory basket and visit the galleries. History-Social Studies Standards (K.6) and Language Arts Reading Comprehension (2.0) and Speaking (2.0)
Generations (2nd Grade)
Using generations as a measure of time, students will explore exhibit objects belonging to local families and others throughout Santa Barbara’s history. Several children’s literature books also accompany this program. One will be chosen and read to the students prior to their gallery experience. History-Social Studies Standards (2.1)
Hands on History (3rd Grade)
Students enjoy a “focus program” on the Chumash way of life and discover how things changed when the Spanish came. We emphasize the Chumash culture and the fact that they were a hunter-gatherer society prior to the coming of the Europeans. The class participates in a sorting activity deciding what the Chumash used prior to the arrival of the Europeans and what was brought here by the Spanish. After the program, the students dress as Spanish Explorers and explore our galleries. History-Social Studies Standards (3.2 and 3.3)
Witness to History (4th Grade)
Students use reproductions of primary source materials from the Museum’s library, such as photographs, letters and maps, to create a timeline of events in our local history, which also correlate to our State history. They then view the exhibits in our galleries that relate to different periods of California history in relation to Santa Barbara history. This is a cooperative activity, as the students work in groups to form the timeline. The gallery tour reinforces what they have learned in the program. History-Social Studies Standards (4.2 and 4.4)
450 Years of Santa Barbara History
This signature presentation tells the story of our area from the first contact between the Europeans and the Chumash people to the present.
Santa Barbara Women
This outreach program highlights the many women who greatly influenced Santa Barbara’s history, institutions and culture.
Santa Barbara Architecture
Explores the architectural history of our city and the influences that makes Santa Barbara the California Riviera it is today. The focus is on the Spanish colonial style and the Victorian era.
Flying-A
Discover the silent film era of Santa Barbara History. Before Hollywood, there was Santa Barbara! This presentation offers a glimpse into the legacy of the studio that cranked out hundreds of films, and the influence of these early pioneers on the movies and television of today.
Santa Barbara WWII
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Santa Barbara during WWII? We offer a WWII presentation, which provides an overview of the impact of WWII on the Santa Barbara community and a look into the important role of the town during the war.
For more information, please contact our Education Department at 805.966.1601 x108 or at [email protected] Santa Barbara Historical Museum 136 De La Guerra Santa Barbara, CA
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