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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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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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SBMM Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series Highlights Goleta Slough’s Rich History
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to present the June offering of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series, "The History ...
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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Showcases Coastal Landmarks in New Exhibit Majestic California Piers
Rainbow over Stearns Wharf. Dan Merkel. The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to announce the opening of its ...
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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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Fun at SBMM! Let Your Curiosity Set Sail at the Maritime Museum
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) offers a variety of summertime activities designed to provide fun and educational experiences for ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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