Fourth of July Open House
July 4 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
On July 4, 1980, former Oregon governor Victor Atiyeh stood on the front lawn of the newly dedicated county historical museum and declared, “It [Deschutes Historical Museum] will be here, as a reminder of the past, after many of us are gone.” Forty-five years later, we welcome visitors looking to discover the history of the Deschutes Valley and those who came here to live.
Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of the Deschutes Historical Museum’s opening, as well as the 50th anniversary of the Deschutes County Historical Society, with free admission, ice cream, and family-friendly games.