December 11th, 2021 11:00AM-4:00PM Come out and celebrate the festive holiday season with Holiday at The Depot! Ride the train! Wave to Santa! Take home a special holiday treat! $2.50/train passenger See you at the Depot!...
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Spooky Train & Haunted Depot “Lite”
October 30th & 31st, 2021 12:00-4:00PM We are excited to host another “lite” version of our Spooky Train & Haunted Depot this year. We will welcome guests at The Depot for some candy, music, and train rides! Costumes are not required but they are definitely encouraged! $2.50 per passenger train rides! Free candy and...
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Depot Day! November 6, 2021, 3:00-6:00 pm
Join us as we kick off our 40th anniversary, celebrating the Goleta Depot’s move from Kellogg field to its current location on Los Carneros Road. The Goleta Depot has become a treasured jewel of Goleta history and we want to honor its special place in our community’s heart by throwing a party! This fun...
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Building the Southern Pacific Railroad in Santa Barbara: A Journey Through Time
The arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad in Santa Barbara in 1887 was a pivotal moment in the history of our community, shaping the region’s development and leaving a lasting architectural legacy. To delve into this fascinating chapter of local history, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum recently held a virtual event titled “Building the...
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History Happy Hour, February 10, 5pm
Grab a glass and join us for this presentation in your living room as we travel the rails of South Santa Barbara County on a fascinating look back in time to the golden age of railroad building. The railroad’s arrival in Santa Barbara in 1887 had a lasting influence on our community. Architectural Historian,...
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