Santa Barbara Earthquake Centennial 1925-2025
June 28, 2025
Santa Barbara is commemorating the centennial of the 1925 earthquake with a series of events that honor the city's resilience and transformation. Here's a list of the ongoing and upcoming activities:
June 5, 2025
Pearl Chase Lecture Series – Part I
Cheri Rae presents insights into Pearl Chase's influence on Santa Barbara's architectural identity.
Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara, 6:00 PMAstronomy on Tap: Seismic Legacy
Sandy Seale discusses the earthquake's impact on the city and state.
M Special Brewing Company, 7:30 PM
June 9, 2025
Science Pub: The 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake
Dr. Larry D. Gurrola explores geological insights from the past century.
Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
June 12, 2025
Pearl Chase Lecture Series – Part II
Continuation of Cheri Rae's exploration of Pearl Chase's legacy.
Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM
June 18, 2025
Stories of Survival from the Great Earthquake
Historian Betsy J. Green shares narratives of resilience.
Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 5:30 PM
June 19, 2025
Why Buildings Fell: The 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake
Structural engineers discuss factors leading to building collapses.
Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM
June 23–27, 2025
Evening Walking Tours
Explore downtown's architectural evolution post-earthquake.
Downtown Public Library courtyard, 6:00 PM
June 25, 2025
1925 Earthquake History Downtown Walking Tour
Neal Graffy leads a tour highlighting significant sites.
Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 5:30 PM
June 26, 2025
The Earthquake Survivors Speak
Betsy J. Green shares firsthand accounts from survivors.
Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM
June 27, 2025
Santa Barbara Visionaries: Bernhard and Irene Hoffmann
Cheri Rae discusses the Hoffmanns' role in architectural revival.
Alhecama Theatre, 6:00 PMAn Educating Conversation: Earthquakes at the Old Mission
Experts delve into the history of earthquakes affecting the Mission.
Santa Barbara Mission Archive Library, 6:00–8:00 PM
June 28–29, 2025
The Great Quake & Day of Remembrance
Centennial commemoration with a block festival and memorial events.
State Street and the Mission
June 29, 2025
1925 Earthquake EQ25 Symposium
AIA Santa Barbara hosts discussions on architectural impacts.
Lobero Theatre, 5:00–8:00 PMCasa del Herrero Centennial Community Day
Celebrate the estate's 100th anniversary with tours and activities.
Casa del Herrero, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
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State and Anapamu Streets, Santa Barbara – 1925