Stories in Action

Between Los Angeles and Las Vegas lies the desert Morongo Basin area, where homesteaders, starting in the late 1930s, began occupying the area under the Small Tract Act, which made so–called useless federal land available for private ownership.

Jackrabbithomestead.com tells the history of the area through the voices of local residents, historians and area artists, many of whom reside in reclaimed historic cabins and use the structures as inspiration for their creative work.

The 29 Palms Historical Society Museum is holding a listening party of the stories on Saturday, March 28, 1 to 3 p.m. In case you plan to visit the area, be sure to check out the downloadable car audio tour on the site.