Preservation Sessions

Join us for future sessions! We aim to have a mix of panel discussions, one-on-one discussions, and informative and entertaining interviews and presentations – all around the topic of architectural history and preservation in Rancho Mirage.

Previous Sessions

Join us for future sessions! We aim to have a mix of panel discussions, one-on-one discussions, and informative and entertaining interviews.

Sunnylands: Hidden Treasures and Archival Insights

‘Behind the scenes’ stories from Sunnylands’ director Janice Lyle and her team. Tasked with sorting through the Annenbergs’ possessions and archives with a deadline to opening day, they encountered treasures and surprises.

Architectural History of Thunderbird Country Club

Thunderbird Country Club’s architectural history, from 1951 through to the 1960s. Presented by local historian, Melissa Riche, the talk examines how midcentury architectural styles evolved at the club.

Tamarisk Country Club: Mid-Century History and Architecture