In 1923, Bend's source for drinking water, the Deschutes River, was condemned by the state of Oregon as "unfit for human consumption." What were the citizens of Bend to do? Would they filter it or look for a new supply? What would it cost, and who would pay for it? Patrick Griffiths is an award-winning […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Lang's new book, The Country for Me: Joel Palmer and the Shaping of Oregon, is the first full biography of Joel Palmer, a Canadian-born American who played a central role in the political and economic shaping of Oregon. Having traveled on the Oregon Trail three times, he wrote a popular trail guidebook used by later emigrants. Palmer's […]
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 […]
August 29, 2026 12-9:00 p.m. After years of gnomes, growlers, barrel-aged magic, and unforgettable pours, 2026 marks the final Little Woody. We’re going out the only way we know how — one perfect day, raising a glass to the brewers, distillers, partners, and fans who made this festival what it was. This is your last chance to sip it, […]