Black Pioneers Who Helped Shape Palm Springs

The history of Palm Springs is inseparable from the stories of its Black pioneers, men and women who arrived in the desert seeking opportunity, safety, and dignity at a time when racial discrimination shaped nearly every aspect of American life. Since the early 20th century, Black residents have…

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Breaking the Glass Ceiling - Big Time!

How the Agua Caliente Tribe’s All-Woman Council Changed Palm Springs Forever Palm Springs has long been a city ahead of its time, famed for its bold architecture, vibrant culture, and progressive spirit. But one of the most groundbreaking moments in its history came in 1954, when the Agua Caliente…

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Midcentury Architecture Self-Guided Tour

Learn more about Palm Springs Architecture on this Self-Guided Tour. Palm Springs has one of the world's largest concentrations of preserved midcentury modern architecture. Talented young visionary architects came to Palm Springs and interpreted Modern architecture in a way that best suited the…

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