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Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series: Santa Barbara author and historian Neal Graffy will be presenting “Opening the Door to Santa Barbara: John Peck Stearns and his Wharf.” Speaker: Neal Graffy
Topic: Graffy will share the story of John Peck Stearns, the creation of Stearns Wharf, and the important role both played in Santa Barbara’s development.
On Monday, September 16, 1872, when the first ship tied up at John Peck Stearns’ new wharf at the foot of State Street. Prior to this date, ships had to pause a mile or more offshore while cargo and passengers were transferred to small boats and rowed ashore and back. It was a time-consuming, expensive and miserable experience. But no more! Stearns had built more than a wharf; this was the door that would open Santa Barbara to the world.
The cost is free for SBMM Navigators Circle members; $10 for all other members; and $20 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased here: https://bit.ly/3WQo8sM
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, West Marine, 132 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, United States,Santa Barbara, California
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