In this old black-and-white photo, a woman stands next to the rubble of a building that was destroyed in the 1925 earthquake. (Courtesy photo)
The lives of Santa Barbara residents were forever changed by the catastrophic 1925 earthquake. (Courtesy photo)

Community members are invited to join the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society as it marks the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake with an exhibit called 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake: Stories and Lives Remembered.

The display honors the lives forever changed by the devastating earthquake. Through personal stories, photographs, and artifacts, visitors will discover the diverse experiences of survivors, volunteers, visitors, and victims whose lives intersected during the aftermath of the disaster.

1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake exhibit is free to attend, and will be on display June 1 through Aug. 16 at the Society’s Sahyun Genealogical Library, 316 Castillo St.

“We look forward to welcoming community members to the Sahyun Library this summer to view our latest exhibit,” said Holly Snyder, outreach committee chair for the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society.

“We hope these stories provide an impactful experience that will enrich our shared understanding of local history,” she said.

Sahyun Library’s regular hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays, 1-4 p.m.; and every third Saturday, 1-4 p.m.

Extended summer hours are Tuesdays, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

The library will be closed Sunday, June 15 for Father’s Day.