1. Santa Barbara was founded at Presidio de Santa Bárbara in 1782 when the Spanish established the last of four fortresses in Alta California to defend the area from foreign invasion. Explore the exhibits, exposed archaeological excavations and the atmospheric adobe buildings. 2. The Santa Barbara Historical Museum houses the city’s presidio and mission artifacts, plus the decorative arts and personal possessions of many prominent Californio families. Next door are two adobes dating to 18
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