Early Days of Bend Walking Tour

by Editor | Apr 1, 2026

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...

April History Pub: About Oregon Gold; A history of mining from the Civil War into the Progressive Era

by Tracy Alexander | Mar 11, 2026

Gold mining was an important aspect of Oregon’s history, far greater than what is generally understood. Historian and author William Willingham presents extensive research from his book, Oregon Gold, and offers a comprehensive view of Oregon’s precious...

March History Pub: About the Changing Skyline- 100 Years of Landscape Change in Central Oregon

by Tracy Alexander | Mar 3, 2026

During the summer of 1920, Frederick William Cleator (1883-1957), a Forest Service recreational planner, surveyed and signposted the Skyline Trail. This trail, first laid out between Crater Lake and Mount Jefferson, was a predecessor to the Pacific Crest Trail, which,...

5th Annual Antique Fair

by Tracy Alexander | Mar 3, 2026

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...

March 2026 History Pub

by Tracy Alexander | Feb 11, 2026

About The Changing Skyline—100 Years of Landscape Change in Central Oregon During the summer of 1920, Frederick William Cleator (1883-1957), a Forest Service recreational planner, surveyed and signposted the Skyline Trail. This trail, first laid out between Crater...