The Desert Hot Springs Historical Society is dedicated to preserving, acquiring, and displaying the local history of Desert Hot Springs. We provided images and local history to the community. We host historical events such as History Speaks lectures, Soup Suppers (2-3 times/year) featuring programs on the environment, geology, archeology, historic people, and places of the surrounding areas. On January 20, 2024, we celebrated a historic milestone: the 60th anniversary of the Desert Hot Springs Historical Society and the Grand Opening of our Historic Rock House. This long-awaited event marked a significant achievement for our organization.

Thanks to the generous donations from our members, we purchased the Historic Rock House in 2019 and spent the intervening years making necessary improvements. Now, this beautifully restored building serves multiple purposes. The archives house artifacts and digital records. Our volunteer staff, committees, and and board are growing! The Rock House is open on a limited basis for public tours. The Riverside County Historic Commission officially dedicated the Historic Rock House as a Historic Landmark.