Throughout the year, something special or fun is happening at the Des Chutes Historical Museum. Check out the schedule!
Author Afternoons
Through a generous grant from the Oregon Council for the Humanities, the Des Chutes Historical Museum is pleased to present afternoon sessions with local authors, from a variety of fields, discussing their writing, research, and what drives them to write. The series runs through November 2008. Join us each month! Next in the series:
Saturday June 21, 2008 at 1:00 pm - James L. Crowell, author of Frontier Publisher: A Romantic Review of George Palmer Putnam's Career at the Bend Bulletin, 1910-1914, with an Extended Epilogue (2008). Extensive author lecture with signing to follow. Admission is free.
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 1:00 pm - Aprons and Tea Dress up and join us for tea!!! Join folk art historian Bobbe Schafer for at the Museum for her presentation, Memories from the Past: A History of Aprons from the 1940s to the 1970s. Bobbe shares the joy of this American folk art through a slide presentation as well as displaying her personal collection of vintage aprons. By listening to the stories aprons tell, we can learn about women's historical roles, fashion trends and twentieth century American culture. Finger sandwiches, treats and a selection of teas will be served for a classic Afternoon tea along with Bobbe's presentation. Seating is limited to 36 attendees, please register by calling the Museum at 389-1813 to make your reservation. Cost is $8.00 per person.
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 10:00 am - Hike Historic Huntington Wagon Road Join John Frye for a free guided hike of the Historic Huntington Wagon Road, Central Oregon's piece of the Oregon Trail. Learn the history of Native Americans, adventurers, soldiers and immigrants who passed this way long ago. It's an easy 2 mile hike in sandy soil. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. To get there, head north on Hwy 97, to east at the Deschutes Market Overpass, turn left just after the railroad tracks on Morrill Road. Turn right on McGrath Road, stay on McGrath for approximately 2 miles until it turns to gravel. The trailhead is on the right just past the fence.
Saturday, June 28, 2008 - Historical Society Garage Sale - wonderful, pre-used items for sale. Everything imaginable and few items that you might never have thought of. Come wander the museum and see what you are missing!
4th of July - Ice Cream Social - Held on the lawn of the Museum, the Museum is open to the public and free ice cream!
COMING SOON:
October 2008 - Cemetery Walk Enjoy wandering through the graves of some of Central Oregon's fascinating residents. Hear about their lives, where they came from and how they changed the face of central Oregon. Guaranteed to be an enlightening evening for all.