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SANTA BARBARA wharf and state street. Photograph by Bill Dewey.

August 29, 2024

Stearns Wharf: From Industrial Hub to Iconic Landmark—A Journey Through Santa Barbara’s Piers and the Evolution of California’s Coastal Legacy

In the mid-19th century, cities grew from goods carried across the ocean on massive ships. Piers were developed out of ...
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August 20, 2024

SBMM Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Unveils the Story of Stearns Wharf

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to present the September offering of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series “Opening the ...
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July 31, 2024

Planning Your Legacy – Notifying Nonprofits About Planned Gifts

by Amanda Thomas, CFP® According to a 2019 Giving USA special report, only 4 percent of donors always notify organizations ...
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July 8, 2024

Randall James Franciose, Ann Howard, Trevor D. Large, and Robyn Parker Join Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Board of Directors

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members - Randall James Franciose, ...
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July 3, 2024

Create a Lasting Legacy: Support SBMM with a Planned Gift​

by Amanda Thomas, CFP® Create a promising future and legacy by making a bequest or other planned gift to the Santa ...
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April 23, 2024

Do You Know These Important Facts About Your Retirement Accounts?

by Denise Stevens There have been many retirement-related rule changes over the last several years that you need to better ...
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March 29, 2024

Creating a Charitable Legacy Through Donor Advised Funds

Photo Credit: Ralph Clevenger Donor advised funds (DAF) are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States. They are ...
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March 5, 2024

Students Embark on a Journey of Scientific Discovery Through Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Marine Science Program

By Maclaine Fiori SBMM marine science program aboard the Stardust. Photo Credit: Ralph Clevenger. As the morning sun peeked through ...
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March 4, 2024

Blue Whales and Blue Skies Legislation Announced

By Maclaine Fiori Assemblymember Gregg Hart, along with fellow representatives and environmental experts, held a press conference on Friday, February ...
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October 24, 2023

Girls in Ocean Science Conference Provides Learning and Mentorship for Young Women Looking to Explore Ocean Science-Based Fields of Study

An annual event, the Girls in Ocean Science Conference connects female ocean experts and scientists with young women looking to explore ocean ...
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October 24, 2023

Anchoring the Future: Why Planned Giving is Important to Maritime Museums

Maritime museums are invaluable guardians of human history and exploration, preserving the legacy of seafaring adventures, naval triumphs, and maritime ...
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October 19, 2023

The Santa Barbara Channel Becomes the Ninth Whale Heritage Area in the World

The World Cetacean Alliance and the World Animal Protection are pleased to announce the designation of the 9th Whale Heritage ...
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