News & Events
Stay up-to-date on things happening at Casa del Herrero and mentions in the media!
After a 30-year Hiatus, Noche de Gala Event Returns to Montecito
The event is hosted at Casa del Herrero! This year will mark the history books for OSD with its Centennial Celebration, and now the return of Noche de Gala to Montecito.
Second Annual Casa del Herrero Docent Graduation
Casa del Herrero held its 2nd Annual Docent Graduation on Friday, June 21, at the estate. The new docents are responsible for leading the classic 90-minute tours of the Casa, volunteer at events where they provide modified tours that cater to the focus of the event, and answer any questions visitors have about the property.
“In Bloom!”
This history of Casa del Herrero, House of the Blacksmith, and of Santa Barbara are inextricably linked. Learn the history of Montecito’s only National Historic Landmark and explore their exciting capital campaign heading into 2025.
“May the Forge Be With You.”
When George Fox Steedman, Casa del Herrero’s founder, passed away in 1940, his blacksmith workshop became something of a museum-like time capsule, but it’s coming back to life once again — for just one day — under the guidance of Santa Barbara’s own custom fabrication shop.
“Hannah Bond, America’s First Black Woman Novelist.”
In celebrating Black History Month, this week Casa del Herrero honored America’s First Black Woman novelist, Hannah Bond, whose self-styled pen name was Hannah Crafts.
“Casa del Herrero Holiday Soiree with Capital Announcement.”
The much looked forward to Casa del Herrero “Home for the Holidays” evening was held at the organization’s rare jewel outdoor area – its Spanish Patio and Blue and White Garden off the formal living room.
“Rose Story Farm Makes Room For Blooms in Floral Benefit.”
Writers are often warned against using too many adjectives, but after attending a celebration of floral artistry at Rose Story Farm in Carpinteria, my head was swimming with them. The occasion was a floral design benefit for Casa del Herrero.
“First Annual Casa del Herrero Montecito Estate Sale”
In its 1st Annual Estate Sale, the team at Casa del Herrero saw six months of love and labor come to fruition to pull together the most exquisite estate sale for our town with sale proceeds to benefit the organization’s mission.
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