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HERITAGE
FESTIVAL DAY! Free Admission Saturday,April 12, 2008 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. At the corner ofMilesAvenue and Deglet Noor Street in Indio For more information call (760) 342-6651 Entertainment and Time •AztecDancers 10:30 a.m. •Aftershock “BarbershopQuartet” 11:30 a.m. • Ballet Folklorico 12:00 noon • Bob Furgo “Fiddler” 1:00 p.m. • Bill Landress “Singer/GuitarPlayer” 1:45 p.m. •Mariachis 2:30 p.m. CLICK HERE FOR THE EVENT FLYER |
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| New Exhibits in the Smiley House |
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At Home in the Coachella Valley: |
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All Aboard! The Southern Pacific Railroad came to Indio 130 years ago. Artifacts and historical photos tell the story of its importance to the valley |
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Desert Submarine Scale model of the water-cooled sleeping quarters invented by railroad workers to beat the desert heat delights visitors of all ages. Actual full-sized submarine can also be viewed on the museum grounds |
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This historic building remains as the only one room schoolhouse in the Coachella Valley that is still intact as it was originally built. The 1909 schoolhouse is also the very last example of Southern Pacific Railroad style architecture in the Coachella Valley and one of the oldest surviving buildings in the local desert community. For more information... |
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Japanese Dolls A collection of exquisite Japanese dolls is on display through January 2, 2008 |
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A Moment in Time in a 1930's Coachella Valley Household |
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Special Events:
We invite you to participate in our Second Annual Mexican-American Pioneer Oral History Project. Registration is open to any family of Mexican decent that came to the coachella Valley during or before World War II We will open the new exhibit designed by local families on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Please check back for further information or email project director Sarah McCormick at cvmuscc1@aol.com. |
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First Sunday of Each Month is Free Sunday! Come and tour the exhibits in the Smiley House and the 1909 Schoolhouse The museum is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m. until 4 p.m. Open Monday through Thursday by appointment for school groups and community groups. For more information please call (760) 342-6651. Admission: General $3 adults; $2 seniors and students with I.D.; $1 children ages 6 through 17; children under 6 and members free. |
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Coachella Valley Museum and Cultural Center Calendar |
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| THE
PICTORIAL HISTORY OF COACHELLA VALLEY |
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| The Coachella Valley Museum opened
in 1984 and is located in a Mission style, adobe structure, the former
home of Indio's
first doctor, built in 1925 In 1983, purchased by City of Indio, leased to COACHELLA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. for use as a Museum and Cultural Center. Extensive landscaped grounds, often rented for Weddings and other ceremonial occasions. Three special gardens: Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, and Desert Garden. Gift Shop at Entrance. Displays consist of local Indian Artifacts,``````````` 14-+ Story of formation of Salton Sea. History of development of water resources in the Desert. History of Agriculture in the Desert, specifically the Date industry which is vital to Coachella Valley. Pioneer souvenirs and family keepsakes. Sun-colored Glass. Railroad information. Complete 1926 Kitchen Large collection of horse-drawn farm machinery, Old-fashioned Blacksmith Shop, an authentic Submarine and an 1909 Schoolhouse in process of restoration. Fine Arts Department presents 6 shows a year, October through April Local Artists featured. Quarterly Newsletter |
