Events

Tom Keter spent more than 40 years studying the cultural ecology and environmental history of the Six Rivers National Forest during his career as an archaeologist for the U.S. Forest Service. Tom also has extensive knowledge on the geologic history of the Coachella Valley and the surrounding region, and will present information on where past

For our Members, Volunteers and Sponsors We welcome you to the Desert Hot Springs Historical Society’s  “Member, Volunteer & Sponsors’ 2nd Annual Fall Welcome Back Season Sneak Peek”!  Sunday, October 4, 2026  3:00pm – 5:00pm Mission Lakes Country Club in Desert Hot Springs 8484 Clubhouse Blvd.Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Coffee and Tea provided Come

The Historic Rock House Museum will be closed for summer during July and August. We will re-open on Friday, September 11th, 2026. 

The Historic Rock House Museum will be closed for summer during July and August. We will re-open on Friday, September 11th, 2026. 

Have you ever wondered who “owns” the vacant recreational land around the Coachella Valley? There’s not a simple answer to that question, as at least 15 different agencies share responsibility for overseeing the care of the local trails, wildlife, riparian areas, palm oases, public campgrounds, and desert wildlands. We will hear from representatives of three

The Soroptimist House of Hope is a place where women coming out of addiction can transition into happy, healthy recovery. It has been so successful in its enterprise that a new property has recently been purchased in the Sky Valley area, which is currently under development and will extend a welcome to many more women

  When was the last time you saw a matchbook at your local restaurant, bar, or vacation hotel? Probably a while! There was a day, however, when advertising was published on those little, square packets. Postcards, too, were used to get the word out about various businesses, attractions, and locations. Many people were first informed about

Our history lectures are designed to enrich our understanding of DHS and the Coachella Valley. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Tickets: Available online or at the door.

Monarch Butterflies and Local Gardens Discussion with Larry Peters.

Our history lectures enrich our understanding of DHS and the Coachella Valley. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Tickets: Available at the door.

Our history lectures are designed to enrich our understanding of DHS and the Coachella Valley. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Tickets: Available online or at the door.

This September, the California Preservation Foundation presents the 4th Annual Doors Open California, a statewide celebration unlocking exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to California’s most fascinating historic places. Over four weekends in September 2025, more than 70 sites — from hidden garden courtyards and museum vaults to private architectural gems — will open for rare discovery. We

Our history lectures are designed to enrich our understanding of DHS and the Coachella Valley. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Tickets: Available online or at the door.