Carpinteria Valley Museum of History, Local history museum in Carpinteria, United States.
The Carpinteria Valley Museum of History displays artifacts and photographs documenting the development of Santa Barbara County through different time periods.
The museum site marks the location where Spanish explorers first encountered Chumash Indians building wooden canoes in 1542, naming it La Carpinteria.
The exhibits present three distinct periods of regional settlement through artifacts from Chumash Indians, Spanish-Mexican colonists, and American pioneers.
Visitors can explore the museum Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM without paying an entrance fee.
The research library contains 246 recorded interviews with former residents sharing their memories and experiences of life in Carpinteria Valley.
Location: Santa Barbara County
Operator: Carpinteria Valley Historical Society
Phone: +18056843112
Website: https://carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 34.39742,-119.51781
Latest update: March 29, 2025 00:07
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