The Great Santa Barbara Earthquake – Survivors Stories

Join historian Betsy J. Green for a talk about our community's response to the 1925 earthquake as she thoughtfully share stories of survival and resilience that ultimately led to a rebirth of our city.

What was it like to live through Santa Barbara’s greatest natural disaster? Betsy Green tells the story of the 1925 earthquake through the words of those who were there and experienced acts of heroism, close calls and demonstrated the community spirit which rebuilt a shattered city. It is through these stories that Betsy will bring fresh perspectives to an oft-told tale.

About the Speaker

Betsy J. Green has been a writer for more than 25 years. As a freelancer, she contributed articles to newspapers and magazines in the U.S. and abroad. She specializes in writing about local history, architecture, and the environment. She researched and wrote about the history of more than 85 homes, and was responsible for nominating five properties to the National Register of Historic Places. In 2020, she began writing "The Great House Detective" column for The Santa Barbara Independent weekly paper.