How did a tiny agricultural settlement become a world renowned getaway for the rich and famous and a playground of the stars? Palm Springs is unique in that many of its founding fathers were women. Pioneer John McCallum s daughter, Pearl McCallum McManus, alongside other forward-thinking women such as Nellie Coffman, Cornelia White, Julia Carnell and Zaddie Bunker created an enchanting paradise. Our guide, Vinny Stoppia (who is dancing at the convention), has been giving tours for years.