Reflections of History: An Architectural Walking Tour
2026-08-01 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-22 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend, OR
REFLECTIONS OF HISTORY: An Architectural Walking Tour
Stroll through the Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District and go back in time when walking was the thing to do and neighborhoods were all about proximity to town. Participants will be introduced to the architectural styles represented in the neighborhood, coupled with stories of changing times in a growing community.
The Deschutes Historical Museum provides walking tours of historical significance around Bend’s historic downtown district, neighborhoods, and sites Saturdays May through August. All tours leave the museum at 10:30 a.m. and are led by knowledgeable and trained museum volunteers. Tours are subject to change and cancellation, operating rain or shine. For more information call 541-389-1813 or email info@deschuteshistory.org
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited.
Tours begin and end at the Deschutes Historical Museum.
Time: 10:30 a.m., approximately 90 minutes
Length: 1-mile walking through historic neighborhoods. The sidewalks are uneven at times.
$15 General
DHM members FREE
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water.
Parking is available at the museum.

5th Annual Antique Fair
2026-08-08 09:00 - 16:00
Specially curated by the Deschutes Historical Museum, the Antique Fair features a wide variety of antiques and selected collectibles, as well as live music and food from local vendors.
Admission is free for the fair and the Deschutes Historical Museum.
Interested in being a vendor? Apply today!
2026 DCHS ANTIQUE FAIR VENDOR APPLICATION

Early Days of Bend Walking Tour
2026-08-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-29 10:30 - 12:00
EARLY DAYS OF BEND walking tour

Travel back to when the river ran wild, Ponderosa pines were plentiful and Bend the Beautiful was a town in the making. Learn about early Bend through the stories of six “Bendites” and how these residents helped transform a young hamlet into a booming town.
The Deschutes Historical Museum provides heritage walking tours of historical significance around Bend’s historic downtown district, neighborhoods, and sites Saturdays May through August. All tours leave the museum at 10:30 a.m. and are led by knowledgeable and trained museum volunteers. Tours are subject to change and cancellation, operating rain or shine. For more information call 541-389-1813 or email info@deschuteshistory.org
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited
Tours begin at the Deschutes Historical Museum and ends at Lone Crow Bungalow on Wall Street.
Time: 10:30 a.m., approximately 90 minutes
Length: Less than a mile traveling through old neighborhoods and parkways. The sidewalks can be uneven at times.
$15 General
DHM members FREE
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water.
Parking is available at the museum.
