Second Friday at the Museum – Lecture Series

The Twentynine Palms Historical Society presents “The Desert Speaks“

Lectures begin at 6 PM unless otherwise indicated and are free to attend.

Friday, September 11, 2026, 6 pm
Moving the School House, the story of how the Old Schoolhouse Museum made its journey here. An illustrated talk by Dana Bowden. For a sweet reminder of that momentous Saturday in April 1992, revisit Huell Howser’s California Gold coverage of the big day.

Friday, October 16, 2026, 6 pm
Jim Hinckly, the renowned Route 66 historian, brings his Route 66 Chronicles to Founders Hall for the 100th anniversary of Route 66, with A Visit With Jim (Buick, Bicycles, and Manure: Dawn of the Motor Age). And on Saturday, October 17, 9 am, a book signing and conversation about Route 66 and road trips with Jim at the 29 Palms Beer Company, 73565 29 Palms Hwy.

Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 pm
Steve Reyes, author of the recent book Four Miles East Of Bagdad presents an illustrated talk, Harold & Lucile Weight: A Desert Love Story, with newly published photographs by Harold Weight gathered from the MDCHA Collection.

Friday, December 11, 2026, 5 pm
Holiday Luau at the Valley of the Moon, a special presentation and reception celebrating the legacy of Vic Groves & Carl O’Bryan’s famous dining club The Valley of the Moon, hosted by TJ Williams & Ken Sitz. Please note the earlier starting time of 5 PM.