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7 Essential Tips for Estate Planning

Estate planning is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make, yet it’s often overwhelming—both financially and emotionally. ...
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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Online Auction: Sail Away With Exclusive Items & Experiences

Santa Barbara, CA – As part of its 25th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser on March 7, 2025, the Santa Barbara Maritime ...
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SBMM Welcomes the Historic Western Flyer to Santa Barbara: Celebrating Its Legacy, Restoration, and Future as a Research and Education Vessel

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is excited to host the historic Western Flyer at the Santa Barbara Harbor during ...
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Securing Your Legacy and Preparing for Emergencies: A Guide 

As fires continue to impact communities across Los Angeles and beyond, we are reminded of the importance of planning—not just ...
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SBMM Presents: Geoff Alexander on Dos Pueblos Ranch and Its Vision for a Sustainable Future

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is proud to announce the next installment of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series: "Dos ...
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JIM Suit located at the entrance of the museum.

Anchored in the Community: The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Celebrates 25 Years

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) has sailed through 25 years of preserving and sharing the rich maritime history of ...
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Connecting Real Estate to Your Estate Plan

California Proposition 19 has changed the Rules for Property Tax Transfers. Proposition 19 is a California constitutional initiative that changed ...
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Ron Maderas

Navigating Futures: How One Educator’s Partnership with SBMM Transformed Lives Through Maritime Education

Ron Maderas, a passionate educator for over 30 years, and dedicated advocate for enriching student experiences, has a long-standing connection ...
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Bridging Worlds Through Maritime Education

Melissa M. Moore has long cherished the coastal beauty and maritime culture of Santa Barbara, where she grew up. Today, ...
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Time for a Check-Up: Is Your Estate Plan Still on Course?

Has it been too long since you have reviewed your estate planning documents?  Now is the time to find those ...
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Emily Duncan Development Director

Emily Duncan Comes Full Circle in Her Role as SBMM’s Development Director  

As a youth, Emily Duncan spent a lot of time at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. She recalls running all ...
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Emma Lossing Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Girls in Ocean Science Conference Inspires Emma Lossing to Pursue her Passion

Emma Lossing’s connection to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) began when she was a young girl visiting from Lompoc. ...
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