History Pub: “Chop Suey for All: Chinese Cooks in Oregon”

History Pub: “Chop Suey for All: Chinese Cooks in Oregon”

Chinese restaurants were common in Oregon towns and cities beginning in the late 19th century. Usually advertising both Chinese and American dishes, they catered to the basic needs of single working men as well as to diners who were attracted by the exotic and the...
Fourth of July Open House

Fourth of July Open House

Join the Deschutes County Historical Society in celebrating the 44th birthday of the Deschutes Historical Museum. Admission is free from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Spend the day with us and play family-friendly games, eat ice cream, and get some hands-on history.
FREE DAY Juneteenth

FREE DAY Juneteenth

The Deschutes County Historical Society is celebrating Juneteenth, Wednesday June 19, with a FREE DAY at the Deschutes Historical Museum. Wander the halls of the Reid School building, exploring the not-so-distant past of Deschutes County and the stories highlighting...