Press Releases

The Evolution of the California Stock Saddle

Opening April 8th, with a reception featuring historians Bill Reynolds, Tom Peterson and John Copeland.  James Ontiveros, whose great great great Uncle Tomas' saddles is featured will be on hand pouring his acclaimed Native9 wines and storytelling about being the 9th generation of his ranchero family.
Press Release

January 31, 2020

Come “Horse Around” with Dr. Seuss and Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum At the Annual Read Across America “Eggstravaganza,” March 7, 1 – 4 PM
Featuring New NY Times #1 Bestseller, Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum!

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front of 2019 Festival of the Vines Invitation

September 4, 2019

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum’s “Festival of the Vines” at Gainey Vineyard on June 14th Will Honor Louis Lucas, Dan Gainey & Blair Fox with 1st Annual Pioneer Wine Maker Awards

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beaded necklace
Display of leather goods including holsters and saddle bag

September 16, 2018

The popular Vaquero Show & Sale at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum is once again celebrating the Vaquero Spirit and a way of life almost forgotten.

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