Pioneer Party was a success! Fun, Fun, Fun

April 7th, 2012

Reminder: La Quinta Hotel & Ranches Talk 2/17/12

February 12th, 2012


Come to the La Quinta Museum for a talk about the La Quinta Hotel and Ranches.

Guest speakers:  Judy Vossler, Barbara Irwin & Tom Kennedy

Time:  5-7 pm

Cost:  No charge

Place: The La Quinta Museum

Presented by the La Quinta Historical Society

Board Member Terri Weisberg

February 12th, 2012

Terri Weisberg passed away this month.  She was Treasurer of the La Quinta Historical Society.  She will be missed by all the members of the LQHS.  She was a wonderful friend and volunteer.  May you rest in peace lovely lady!

La Quinta Pioneer Party - February 25, 2012

January 16th, 2012

Come Celebrate La Quinta’s 30th Anniversary

Bar BQ, Music and much more!

$25 LQHS Members/$30 Non-Members

Casual Western Attire

Place:  La Quinta Museum

Time:  5-9 PM

For more information, please call 760-564-1283

La Quinta Historical Sites Bus Tour - February 9, 2012

January 16th, 2012

We will visit La Quinta Historical Sites including the plaque locations

Place:   Meet at the La Quinta Museum

Time:    1 PM

Fee:       $20 LQHS Members/$25 Non-Members

For more information please call 760-564-1283

La Quinta History Series 2012 Celebrating La Quinta’s 30th Anniversary

January 16th, 2012

1/20/12 Pre-History & Native Americans, Bradshaw Trail, Point Happy

Speakers:  Harry Quinn & Louise Neeley

2/17/12 La Quinta Hotel & Ranches

Speakers:  Judy Vossler, Barbara Irwin & Tom Kennedy

3/23/12 The Desert Club & Historical Casitas of La Quinta Cove

Speakers:  Johanna Wickman & Maggie Gordon

4/13/12 City Incorporation, Arts Foundation & Historical Society

Speakers:  Kay Wolff & Terry Henderson

Place:  La Quinta Museum

Time:  5-7 PM

Fee:  Free

Presented by the La Quinta Historical Society

The 2012 La Quinta Hotel Tour was a success! Thanks goes to all who made this the best tour ever.

December 12th, 2011

Bradshaw Trail & Point Happy History Panel 1/20/2012

October 11th, 2011

Date:  January 20, 2012

Time:  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Place:  La Quinta Museum

Cost:  Free

Presented by Harry Quinn

La Quinta Hotel Tour 12/10/2011

October 11th, 2011

Date:  December 10,  2011

Cost:  $40 LQHS Members  $45 Non Members

Barbara Irwin will once again lead us on our journey to the past.  This year the hotel management is offering us some very special treats.

A Mexican Fiesta Luncheon will be served in celebration of their 85th Anniversary.

Time:  9:45am

Place:  The La Quinta Hotel

Date:  December 10, 2011

Reservation forms are at the La Quinta Museum.  Make your reservation today!

Morning at the Museum-California & the Civil War 11/12/11

October 11th, 2011

Date:  November 12, 2011

Time:  10:30 am-11:30 am

Place:  La Quinta Museum

Cost:  Free

Johanna Wickman, La Quinta Museum  Manager will lead us in a lecture about some of California’s connection  to the Civil war.