UCSB History Associates 2010-2011 Kickoff Event

Say “Lompoc” and most people think of Vandenberg Air Force Base and flower farms, or maybe the prison. But our neighbor to the north has a fascinating history, preserved in its many Victorian houses and murals. We will assemble at the city parking lot at Ocean Ave. and I Street at 10:15 (parking is free), then walk to the nearby Fabing-McKay-Spanne House, a restored Victorian that now houses the Lompoc Historical Society, for a private tour. Lunch follows at Lompoc’s famous Penelope’s tea house, where you will have your choice of an Elegant Afternoon Tea (featuring a starter course, finger sandwiches, a warm scone, lemon curd, jam and English Double Devon Cream, with three sweets), a Ploughman’s Lunch of fresh bread, cheeses, Branston pickle, pickled onion, fruit, tea and dessert, or fresh Quiche, soup or salad, tea and dessert. After lunch, our own Cathy Rudolph will lead us on a walking tour of nearby murals.
For more information or to reserve your spot, call (805) 617-0998.

This event is sponsored by UCSB’s History Associates.
Since 1987, UCSB History Associates has brought together community members and UCSB faculty through an annual program of history-focused lectures, lunches, and tours. The History Associates raise money to support graduate training in History at UCSB. Support from the History Associates makes an essential contribution to the success of our graduate students.

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