The LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert

06/11/2026

Check out this month’s Pride Display from our Permanent Collection at the Welwood Murray Memorial Library

05/26/2026

Yesterday the Archives was honored to be able to participate in the Memorial Day Service at Desert Memorial Cemetery in Cathedral City, and to mark the 25th Anniversary of the LGBT Veterans Memorial; the first in the country.

05/18/2026

This will be a big year in the Palm Springs area as Greater Palm Springs Pride celebrates it 40th year of Pride Celebrations. As the Archives looks to celebrate and share the history of this milestone, what would you like to see in an exhibition about Pride?

05/07/2026

A few of today’s gems in a box of memories donated to The LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert. What is in your closet or garage that you want to get rid of but would like to be kept to preserve our LGBTQ+ history?

05/05/2026

We at The LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert couldn’t be prouder of our very own Co-Founder and Co-Director Julie Warren receiving the 2026 Desert Business Association, The Desert's LGBTQ Chamber Impact Award for Outstanding Community Service Leader.

04/21/2026

Last night it was all about celebrating some Trailblazing Women of Coachella Valley. Congratulations to all with an exhibition about them at the Welwood Murray Memorial Library.

04/14/2026

Next week we’re celebrating Le***an Visibility Week.

03/30/2026

SAVE THE DATE: In partnership with The Center, Greater Palm Springs Pride, and the support of several sponsors, the Archives is proudly celebrating Le***an Visibility Week April 20 – 26, 2026, a global movement dedicated to recognizing, uplifting, and celebrating le***an identities, histories, and contributions. Locally we are honoring seven local women including Barbara Carpenter; Gail Christian & Lucy Debardelaben; Ruth Debra; Marjorie Main; Joani Hannan; and Melinda Tremaglio as our “Trailblazing Le***ans of Coachella Valley” and recognizing their contributions to our community. Learn more about the dynamic lineup of cultural, social, and community-centered events that spotlight le***an, q***r women’s, and sapphic voices, stories, and spaces at www.thecentercv.org/LVW2026

03/27/2026

Stories from the Archives: Q***r History of the Desert
March 29, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
To be presented during the Palm Springs BookFest FREE Sunday Community Day

Presented by the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert, this special program brings the past to life through three powerful stories drawn from the Archives. Discover the people, places, and moments that shaped LGBTQ+ life in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, and learn how community-based archiving keeps these histories alive, accessible, and proudly ours for generations to come.

For more information about the Festival and to obtain tickets: https://www.weareoutspoken.org/ps-book-fest-2026

Sunday, March 29 | 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Festival Theaters, 789 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs

Register now for the Palm Springs Book Festival 2026, OUTSpoken's inaugural book festival featuring award winning authors and celebrity book club picks live and on stage in Palm Springs.

03/25/2026

Last week it was a pleasure to be on a panel discussion for two nights with the Palm Springs Opera Guild to discuss the history and implications of anti LGBT laws and rhetoric that the opera Fellow Travelers highlights.

Shown are Kevin Newbury, director; Andy Acosta, Amber Monroe, soloists, Ron Nyswaner, film director, Joseph Lattanzi, soloist, Jecca Barry, producer, and David Gray.