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History museum celebrates 25 years

The Desert Sun • November 7, 2009

Today will be a busy day at the Coachella Valley History Museum, 82-616 Miles Ave. in Indio, with Family Day and the celebration of the museum's 25th anniversary.


An antique car show is the highlight of the Coachella Valley History Museum's Family Day, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Besides the car show, the event will feature face painting, a special collection from U.S. Highway 99, old fashioned storytellers in the old schoolhouse, and snow cones.

On Family Day, admission to the museum is free for children and teens ages 18 and younger and half-off for their parents, said Allison Fedrick, exhibit and public programs coordinator.

The Coachella Valley History Museum will also celebrate its 25th anniversary with drinks at 4 p.m. and a dinner and entertainment until 7 p.m.

Information: Coachella Valley History Museum at (760) 342-6651.

ALDRICH M. TAN

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