Put Some History In Your Future

Sharing the History of Bend and Deschutes County,  the Des Chutes Historical Museum is dedicated to the heritage of Deschutes County. Encompassing Bend, Redmond, La Pine, Tumalo, Sisters and Terrebonne, discover why this has always been a great place to live and play.

Why Des Chutes?

The name Deschutes originated when French explorers referred to the riviere des chutes, meaning the river of the falls. They were referring to the falls where the Deschutes River empties into the Columbia River. The name was applied to early post offices and eventually simplified into the modern deschutes. 

This website is made possible through a generous grant from the Deschutes County Cultural Coalition and Smart Solutions.