Interview with DR. Chris Lowe- CSU-LB Shark Lab
What drew you to study sharks? I grew up on Martha’s Vineyard, so there wasn’t much to do there except go fishing, diving, or be out on the water. I remember the first time I… Read More
Curator’s Log: Sea Mew – The Little Boat With A Long History
(Log credit: John Hill, Docent. Article clipping reference: Morning Press, Volume L, Number 202, 26 May 1922) Every sailor remembers the boat they learned to sail in. For many it was in a fleet of… Read More
Curator’s Log: And the Award Goes To…
(Log credit: John Hill, Docent) After seeing the Brooks models visitors often ask which one is biggest, fastest, most complicated, most realistic and many other comparisons. So I thought, what if we had People’s Choice… Read More
Curator’s Log: Santa Barbara Lighthouse, Julia Williams
Julia Williams Lighthouse Keeper 1865-1905 (Log credit: John Hill, Docent) Julia, who was born in New Brunswick, Canada, followed her husband Albert J. Williams to California in 1853 when their first child, Helen Francis, was… Read More
Cake Contest Winners
After some baking and lots of deliberation, we are delighted to announce our 20th Birthday Cake Contest Winners. The following four stood out for their taste, presentation, and maritime link: First Prize: High Seas Lemon… Read More
Interview with Corinne Heyning Laverty, author North America’s Galapagos- The Historic Channel Islands Biological Study
Greg Gorga, our Executive Director, had the opportunity to speak with Corinne by phone last week. We hope you enjoy reading this interview before the August 20th lecture. How did you learn about this story… Read More
Curator’s Log: Dwight Brooks Rapture
Discover and explore SBMM’s online Dwight Brooks Model Boat Collection by clicking here. (Log credit: John Hill, Docent) Most modeling projects begin with some knowledge of the subject boat, airplane, train, car, or other object… Read More
Tropical Chill
Our Curator, Emily Falke, created this dessert recipe for our Surf the Big Wave fundraiser. Stay cool with this summery treat. Tropical Chill Serves 6Ingredients: 2 pints Haagan Daaz Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream 6 pieces… Read More
Hang Loose Real McCoy Rum Cocktail
Our Curator, Emily Falke, created this cocktail recipe for our Surf the Big Wave fundraiser using Real McCoy Rum. Toast to our 20th Anniversary! Hang Loose Real McCoy Rum Cocktail Makes 1 cocktail Ingredients: 3… Read More
Interview with Leslie Compton, author of Dearest Minnie: A Sailor’s Story
We are not able to hold Leslie Compton’s presentation about Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet on May 21st. Instead, I called Leslie to have a conversation about her book, Dearest Minnie: A Sailor’s Story and… Read More
Cooking with Our Curator
It’s almost Mother’s Day. When Emily Falke, our Deputy Director & Curator, isn’t designing, installing, and hanging our captivating exhibits, she’s writing cookbooks and winning competitions (like the 2019 Strawberry Festival Recipe Contest). A mother and grandmother… Read More
Interview with Teresa Newton-Terres, author of Mystery of the Marie
In light of The Mystery of the Marie lecture being canceled, Greg Gorga, our Executive Director, interviewed Teresa Newton-Terres over the phone, and we wanted to share their conversation: Can you give me a short… Read More