The Historical Society of Palm Desert's Old Firehouse Museum
Open October through May
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
10 am - 3 pm

January – April
Fourth Friday Lecture Series
Join us on the 4th Friday of each month to learn more about local history, artists and authors:
January 22, 2010: Rock Art by Harry Quinn
February 26, 2010: Desert Wildflowers by Doug Walker
March 28, 2010: Jackrabbit Homesteading by Kim Stringfellow
April 23, 2010: To be announced
Lectures are now being held at:
The Portola Community Center
45-480 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA (just south of the Post Office)
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: Just $5.00
Call us at 760.346.6588 for more information.

Sunday, March 28, 2010
Ed Mullins Memorial 'Picnic in the Park' with Hamburger Lunch prepared by the 'Keedy Kids.'
Yearly picnic at Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Ed Mullins was considered a “pioneer” of Palm Desert and was the first recipient of the Founders Day Award in May of 1985. Need more information? 760.346.6588

May 15, 2010
Founder's Day at Palm Desert City Hall
Each year HSPD honors visionaries who donate time, talent and energy to better their local city and serve its citizens. Each year a recipient is choosen and honored at the reception. This event is attended by local dignitaries, Historical Society members, and their guests. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. Need more information? 760.346.6588

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October/April
Fall/Spring Luncheon
Members and guests enjoy lunch and a program twice a year. Lunches are held at various locations within Palm Desert. Join us for this fun event. Call 760.346.6588.

October
Mini Muster Fire Safety Program
In cooperation with the Riverside County Fire Department (Station #33), Desert Sands Unified School District and the cities of Palm Desert and Indian Wells, HSPD assists in providing fire safety training to 3rd grade students. Mini Muster has been sponsored by the Society for more than 16 years and over 9,500 children have received training. Want to help? Call 760.346.6588

Fall Firehouse Sale
This huge garage sale is held behind the Old Firehouse. Join us and find that great treasure you have been trying to locate, or you may discover something you never knew you needed! It is a fun way to help fund our school tours at the Firehouse for K-2 students attending six elementary schools.
Want to donate some of your stuff and get a possible tax break? Clean out your garage and closets! For more information call us at 760.346.6588.

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