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SBMM Offers Community and Purpose with its Volunteer Training Program
Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is calling on community members who love the ocean, local history, ...
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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Appoints Dean Noble as Executive Director
Veteran nonprofit leader succeeds Greg Gorga, who departs after 19 years of service SANTA BARBARA, CA —The Santa Barbara Maritime ...
Read More Give a Gift That Gives Back
I had a wonderful childhood and my parents provided for our family, yet with five children they believed in giving ...
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A Journey Rooted in Community and Legacy
A California girl at heart, Marie L Morrisroe was born and grew up in Los Angeles. While she did move ...
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2025 Year End Tax Tips and Charitable Considerations
As we approach the end of 2025, there are several key tax-planning strategies to consider and potential action items to ...
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SBMM Debuts Autographed Surfboard from the World Premiere of Bustin’ Down the Door
Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is proud to unveil a new exhibit featuring an autographed ...
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Is Your Estate Plan Built to Prevent Conflict?
Ultimately, a well-structured estate plan does more than preserve/transfer wealth—it preserves family unity and minimizes conflict and legal risk. Recent ...
Read More Avoiding Trust Disputes
More heirs are heading to court in 2025—and the biggest trigger? Surprise trusts. These are trusts that surface after a ...
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In Memoriam – Remembering Victor K. Atkins, Jr.
It is with profound respect that we remember Victor Kennicott Atkins, Jr. (February 8, 1945 – April 14, 2025)—an extraordinary leader, ...
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Good Reasons for Estate Planning Still Exist
The new budget bill, the Opportunity, Balance and Better Budget Act, was just signed on July 4th and includes the federal ...
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Charting a Legacy: Support SBMM Through Your Donor Advised Fund
At the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM), we believe in honoring the past while inspiring future generations to care for ...
Read More Charting a New Course: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Launches Executive Director Search
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to announce the launch of a national search for its next Executive ...
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