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...
Third Annual Antique Fair

Third Annual Antique Fair

Mark your calendar for August 10 to partake in another wonderful day on the grounds of the Museum, wandering the vendor booths with their treasures from the past (pre-1970).  The Museum will also have its own booth with contributions from the community, all proceeds...
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.
The Early Days of Bend Walking Tour

The Early Days of Bend Walking Tour

Travel back to when the river ran wild, Ponderosa pines were plentiful, and Bend-the-Beautiful was a town in the making. The Early Days of Bend walking tour shares the beginnings of a new community through the stories of six “Bendites,” and how these...
The Early Days of Bend Walking Tour

The Early Days of Bend Walking Tour

Travel back to when the river ran wild, Ponderosa pines were plentiful, and Bend-the-Beautiful was a town in the making. The Early Days of Bend walking tour shares the beginnings of a new community through the stories of six “Bendites,” and how these...