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“Archaeological History Along the Santa Barbara Waterfront,” with John Johnson, Ph.D., Curator of Anthropology, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Archaeological research demonstrates that Chumash Indians inhabited various locations along the Santa Barbara waterfront for many thousands of years.  We will visit those places and discuss what was learned from excavations that took place there.  We will share what is known regarding Chumash history and traditions associated with particular sites.

Dr. John Johnson has served for 33 years as Curator of Anthropology at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.  He specializes in Chumash cultural history and prehistory.

Meet at the ‘Plaza Del Mar’ sign near the corner of Castillo St. & Shoreline Dr.

Parking is available along Castillo St. or in the Pershing Park Ballfields/Carriage House parking lot.

Join us as we take a look at the more whimsical side of Santa Barbara with Santa Barbara’s own visionary architect, Jeff Shelton. The walk will visit eight different Shelton buildings from El Jardin to Casa Blanca.

Walk will start @ 819 Garden Street.

For more info about Jeff Shelton visit www.jeffsheltonarchitect.com.

AIASB State Street Design Charrette Arts & Theatre District Team Tour

COAST WALKING WEDNESDAY AUG 22

On November 21st, 2017, the City of S.B. and AIASB hosted the Design Charrette ‘Making State Street Work,’ challenging several architectural and design teams to a day-long think tank for a new vision to help the retail and economic challenges facing State Street.  Join ‘Team 9’ AIASB members as they host a tour of the S.B. Arts & Theatre District through their creative lens.  We’ll meander down and throughout State Street and its paseos for a look into the potential future.