We moved beyond the political tensions to building a state historic park in its many dimensions in the heart of downtown.
Plus, we expanded our commitments to a full restoration of Casa de la Guerra and to creating a new park at Santa Inés Mission Mills.
The 1990s were for me the halcyon years. Adobe reconstruction and restorations were central to the work of SBTHP, but key presidio area properties were also acquired during this time; many publications in the form of books, historical pamphlets and brochures were published; our Soldados del Presidio de Santa Bárbara, officially the city’s colonial militia, were formed; and with them and other volunteer programs our living history activities thrived.