History Happy Hour at the Museum: Montecito's Hilltop Barons

136 East de la Guerra,Santa Barbara CA 93101

03 June, 2021

Description

Historian Neal Graffy will profile five of Santa Barbara’s most generous patrons whose philanthropy remains unmatched Discover five of Santa Barbara’s most generous patrons whose philanthropy in their ‘adopted’ city remains unmatched to this day. Learn about these prominent residents and their palatial estates: C.K.G. Billings, and his estate, Asombrosso; George Owen Knapp and Arcady; Frederick Forrest Peabody and Solana; David Gray and Graholm; and William H. Cowles and his Eucalyptus Hill. Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara High School, Cabrillo Pavilion, Montecito Trails, the Scenic Highway, East Beach, Santa Barbara School for the Arts, and the Santa Barbara Art Museum are just a few many institutions and places that benefited from Montecito's Hilltop Barons. Seating for this event will be in our lovely courtyard - socially distanced at tables with wine and cheese. About the Speaker: An accomplished author and ever-popular historian, Neal Graffy has written many monographs and books, including our signature book, Historic Santa Barbara.