Community History Day

Come celebrate the diverse cultures and history of Santa Barbara! Enjoy a free, family-friendly festival atmosphere with educational, hands-on learning stations, local artists and vendors, activity booths from local nonprofit organizations, live music and dance performances, and history tours, exhibits and experiences that focus on the layered histories and diverse communities of the Santa Barbara and its Presidio Neighborhood over time.

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SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2022

11 A.M. TO 3 P.M.

EL PRESIDIO DE SANTA BÁRBARA STATE HISTORIC PARK

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ACTIVITIES

Archaeology

Chinese family lantern making

Community Quilt

Community Zines

Early California Dance

Face Painting

Indigenous building materials

Japanese Origami

Papel Picado making

Presidio Descendants

Santa Barbara flower crowns

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There will also be live performances, games, and activities from many local nonprofits!

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This event is sponsored by the Towbes Foundation and Montecito Bank & Trust.