The Three Sisters For over 200 years the U.S. has been trying to figure out what to do with its “public” lands. From surveys to sales, grazing to natural gas development, national seashores to national parks, the U.S. has had a very complicated history of land use. Our public lands are the cornerstone of the […]
The Curse of the Curate's Collection, DHM's new escape room experience is based on a real local history mystery! Grab your friends and family, form a team, and get ready to solve puzzles, find clues to uncover the treasure of Father Mitchell.
Presented by Perry Chocktoot In 1954, the Klamath Termination Act of 1954 revoked the federal recognition of the Klamath Tribes which resulted in the sale of their tribal lands. Join Klamath tribal member Perry Chocktoot for a presentation on the history of this termination, its impacts, and the long fight for tribal restoration. Perry Chocktoot […]
The Annual Chili Feed and Raffle takes place at the Deschutes Historical Museum over the weekend closest to Veteran’s Day and is the Deschutes County Historical Society’s largest annual fundraiser. The 2025 event will be our 42nd anniversary of the Annual Chili Feed and Raffle, and takes place November 7 & 8 with chili being […]