Palm Springs Historical Society Tours

Name: Palm Springs Historical Society Tours
Address: 221 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, US
Telephone: +17608442242
Price range: $
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Join the Palm Springs Historical Society on remarkable walking and bike tours through Palm Springs. See what changed, what remains. Truly a VIP Tour.

The McCallum Adobe, is located at 221 South Palm Canyon Drive. Please bring a hat, water, sunscreen and wear comfortable shoes for tours. Reservations required - Call 760.323.8297 or www.pshistoricalsociety.org

Tour 1: THE HEART OF THE CITY
Learn exciting stories of how Palm Springs came to be! Starting at our McCallum Adobe, built in 1884, then stroll through old La Plaza, built in 1936. Follow

the steps of the pioneers as they laid the foundation for the Palm Springs of today. One of our most popular tours. Approximately 1 1/2 hours.

- Wednesday - 9:30 AM
- Saturday - 11:00 AM

Tour 2: GOLDEN ERA OF HOLLYWOOD HOMES IN OLD LAS PALMAS
Walk among the stars in this prestigious and historic neighborhood which has one of the highest concentrations of celebrity homes . (Elizabeth Taylor, Lucille Ball, Gene Autry, Kirk Douglas, and many others). Approximately 2.5 hours.

- Monday, Thursday & Sunday 9:30

Tour 3: INNS, ARCHITECTURE AND GLAMOUR
Experience some of the most beautiful historic, charming, and secluded hotels in this premier neighborhood where stars like Frank Sinatra, Clark Gable, Joan Crawford, Queen Latifah and John Travolta stayed and played. Approximately 2 hours.

- Wednesday - 9:30 AM

Tour 4: CELEBRITY HAVEN: The Tennis Club Neighborhood. Explore boutique resorts designed by renowned architects. See hideaways where stars like Errol Flynn, Gloria Swanson, Cameron Diaz & Al Pacino enjoyed the serenity of these spectacular desert surroundings.

- Tuesday & Saturday 9:30 AM

Tour 5: RAT PACK NEIGHBORHOOD - Modernist Homes of Vista Las Palmas
A trendy mid-century tract development, stunning Modernist homes appear custom-designed. See where the Rat Pack members and other celebrities lived and frolicked (Dean Martin, Debbie Reynolds, Elvis Presley, Kim Novak and many others). Approximately 2 hours.

- Tuesday & Saturday 9:30 AM

Tour 6: STARS AND STAR-CHITECTS - In Deepwell
Stroll through this pristine mid-century neighborhood with elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert's most renowned architects. View homes of some of the biggest names (Loretta Young, William Holden, Liberace, Jerry Lewis, Carmen Miranda and others). Learn fascinating secrets of the stars on this exciting tour. Approximately 2.5 hours.

- Monday 9:30 AM

Tour 7: FRANK SINATRA'S NEIGHBORHOOD: The Movie Colony. Visit enchanting old Palm Springs, home to Hollywood royalty Cary Grant, Gloria Swanson, Tony Curtis, and many others. Frank Sinatra made it his neighborhood when his iconic mid-century home became party central. Approximately 2 hours.

- Friday 9:30 AM

NEW Tour 8: HIDDEN PARADISE: Show Biz Legends in the Mesa. This beautiful secluded hillside neighborhood has long been home to the Hollywood elite, like Natalie Wood, Cher, and Robert Wagner. Today Barry Manilow and Suzanne Sommer's reside here. With its eclectic variety of architecture, it's truly a slice of paradise. Approximately 2 hours.

- Tuesday 9:30 AM

NEW Tour 9. BOOM TOWN: The Story of Uptown Palm Springs. Discover the history and architecture of Uptown Palm Springs through 3 Boom Eras: pre-WWII, postwar and today. Stroll the design district and visit historic resort hotels that reflect the town's relaxing and glamorous atmosphere. Approximately 2.5 hours.

- Friday 9:30 AM

PRIVATE TOURS: ARCHITECTURAL GEMS OR
PALM SPRINGS HIGHLIGHTS. We provide a Historical Guide to show your private group the beauty, glamour and allure of Palm Springs. You choose the itinerary tailored to your interest and you provide and drive the vehicle - car, van, limo, bus or we can walk. Approximately 2.5 hours. During PALM SPRINGS MODERNISM WEEKS in October and February, we will add a special Modernism tour. This is an exciting celebration of mid-century modern design, architecture and culture. Tour 10: ARCHITECTURAL ICONS of Fashion and Finance
See how Palm Springs captured the imagination of desert modern architects who designed iconic mid-century structures on Palm Canyon. Approximately 1 1/2 hours. Time and day will be announce.

01/21/2025

Modernism Week is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! Have you signed up for a tour yet? Sign up now while there's still space.

https://go.modtix.com/e/2025

01/17/2025

The Trini Lopez exhibit will be open starting Sunday, January 19th at 2 PM.

Our museum hours are 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM everyday except Sunday (12 PM to 3 PM) and Tuesday (Closed).

01/15/2025

We are grateful that guests have been enjoying our bike tours this season. Sign up now while there's still space!

https://pshistoricalsociety.org/collections/biking-tours

01/11/2025

The iconic Debbie Reynolds with one of our tour docents Roger. Check out our Rat Pack Playground and Twin Palms Estates walking tours, as they both feature homes that Debbie lived in!

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01/08/2025

Guests have been enjoying Ruddy's General Store! We're open everyday from 10 AM to 3:30 PM, except Sundays (12 PM to 3 PM) and Tuesdays (Closed).

Stop on by and get a look at the marvelous collection of 1930s-era items. You can find us at 221 S Palm Canyon Drive!

01/04/2025

Big horn sheep sculptures in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood, featured on our Shangri-La of the Stars walking tour. Held on Mondays. Sign up now!

https://pshistoricalsociety.org/products/shangri-la-of-the-stars

01/01/2025

Happy New Years to all! We are immensely grateful for the year we had, and especially to our amazing team of volunteers who contributed their time and efforts to passing along the rich history of Palm Springs.

We look forward to what 2025 will bring. Let the celebrations commence! 🎊🎉🥳

12/28/2024

2024 is nearly wrapped up. Why not get a walking or bike tour in before the new year? Sign up now on our website: pshistoricalsociety.org

12/25/2024

Our Christmas tree at the Cornelia White House. 😊🎄

From our family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season.

12/21/2024

Docent and guest in front of the legendary Kaufmann House on the Rat Pack Playground walking tour.

This tour is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Sign up now!
https://pshistoricalsociety.org/products/rat-pack-playground

Special thanks to Susan H. on Yelp for this photo.

12/14/2024

A group of guests on our Bike The Mid Mod Oasis tour in front of the Lear House. This tour is offered Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. Sign up now!

https://pshistoricalsociety.org/products/bike-the-mid-mod-oasis

Special thanks to John F. on TripAdvisor for taking this photo.

12/11/2024

A special visitor stopped by the McCallum-Adobe Museum. 😄

Want to learn more about Road Runners? Check out this book in our shop:
https://pshistoricalsociety.org/products/the-roadrunner?_pos=4&_sid=d0e3b2ebf&_ss=r

12/07/2024

We run bike tours every day of the week except Thursday. Your choice between two tours: Bike Like A Star (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday) and Bike The Mid Mod Oasis (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday).

Sign up now while there's availability!
https://pshistoricalsociety.org/collections/biking-tours

Special thanks to Cindy on TripAdvisor for taking this photo.

12/04/2024

Our volunteer Willie truly dressed for the position at Ruddy's General Store Museum! 😄

Want to join our team of volunteers and pass on the history of Palm Springs? Here is the application link: https://pshistoricalsociety.org/pages/volunteer

11/30/2024

Ruddy's General Store is one of our museums in the Village Green. It is a replica of a 1930s general store. 95% of the items within are authentic from the time.

Entry is free! We are open every day except Tuesday. 10 AM to 3:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday through Saturday, and 12 PM to 3 PM on Sunday.

11/27/2024

A number of Palm Springs pioneers are buried in the Welwood Murray Cemetery. You can hear their stories and walk through this space on our Cherished Legacies tour. Sign up now!

https://pshistoricalsociety.org/products/welwood-murrary-cemetery

11/23/2024

Our Hidden Paradise walking tour, set in the Mesa neighborhood, contains a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture in a beautiful secluded neighborhood in South Palm Springs.

Sign up now!
https://pshistoricalsociety.org/products/hidden-paradise

11/20/2024

This artwork is from the U.S. Bank on Ramon & Indian Canyon, featured on our Giants of Architecture walking tour. Sign up now!

https://pshistoricalsociety.org/products/giants-of-architecture-1

Address

221 S Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA
92262

Telephone

+17608442242

Website

http://www.pshistoricalsociety.org/

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