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THE VALLEY'S FIRST HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING

THE VALLEY’S FIRST HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING - By Gilberta Alderman Harmon (Narrated at Historical Days Symposium, 1980) - Perhaps an important bit of historical recording can be added to the Valley's files today by relating the story behind the building of the first structure to be used specifically for a Coachella Valley High School.

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Experience a Sweet Heart Sound Bath

RIZZO STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS hosts a Valentine's Day Sweet Heart Sound Bath, sponsored by the Coachella Valley History Museum, featuring a Guided Meditation, infused Reiki, and a Sound Bath using various instruments, from Sound Bowls to Thunder Tube and more.

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Jr. Historians After-School Program brings historical figures to life this Winter Session 2023

Can you name any local historical pioneers? How about Jacqueline Cochran, John McCallum, Caleb Cook, and Katherine Siva Saubel? During the Winter Session of the Junior Historians After-School Program, happening January 23 to March 15, 2023, kids will learn about important historical figures who made an impact on the Coachella Valley.

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President's Message Coachella Valley History Museum President's Message Coachella Valley History Museum

Goodbye, 2022. Hello, 2023!

Dear Friends of Coachella Valley History Museum, This year has had many changes. We have a new staff person, Cynthia Hart, running our office, and Cory Grombacher is our onsite grounds and maintenance person. We have been working diligently to continue to enhance the campus and bring new exhibits…

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President’s Message

Greetings! Rebecca Rizzo, Board President, here. I am incredibly grateful to be serving as the Board of Trustees President after serving on the board for seven years. I’m excited to share my very first update on the adventures at the museum.

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Jr. Historian After-School Program

The Coachella Valley History Museum’s popular after-school program, Jr. Historians, has received a grant from the Anderson Children’s Foundation to fund its day-to-day operations for the upcoming season. In addition, the Women’s Club of Rancho Mirage has provided funding that will be used for one-time purchases and to refresh Jr. Historian’s collection of old-fashioned games. These funds provide a cost-effective educational program.

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Japanese Memorial Garden Project

A new addition to our permanent Museum exhibits is the refurbished Japanese Memorial Garden. It can be considered an exhibit as it represents an important historic event in the Coachella Valley. Japanese immigrants have played an essential role in establishing farms and businesses in the east valley from the early 1900s to the present. 

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