This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Deschutes County Historical Society. As part of our celebration, DCHS is shining a light on other legacy businesses around Deschutes County that have reached 50, 75, or even 100+ years, as well as business owners who were born in Deschutes County. As we reflect on our own history, […]
9/4/25: CANCELLED BY EVENT ORGANIZERS DUE TO POTENTIAL AIR QUALITY ISSUES The Oregon Festival of Cars has been recognized by many as their favorite car event of the year. The first 50 or so cars will be parked on the grass. Parking will be from 8:30 – 9:30 am. The rest of the group will […]
The Hollinshead-Matson Homestead Museum at Hollinshead Park The Hollinshead-Matson Homestead Museum offers visitors a look back to life in Central Oregon in the 1940’s. Join us for a free open house, tour the museum, and hear stories about farming and life in Bend from Sharron Rosengarth, one of the Matson family children that grew up […]
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 […]