History Pub: About Scott Joplin and the Ragtime Spaces of Deschutes County: 1900-1918

by Tracy Alexander | May 6, 2026

When Bend became a city in 1905, ragtime music by Midwesterner Scott Joplin and other African American composers dominated entertainment venues across the US. Even in Deschutes County, Oregon, ragtime enlivened town life for at least 20 years, proving unexpected ties...

The Bend US Federal Post Office

by Tracy Alexander | Apr 29, 2026

By Vanessa Ivey Before Bend had The Bulletin, or was laid out between Bond and Wall Streets, the tiny community had a post office, established in 1886. The story goes that John Sisemore applied for a post office under the name of “Farewell Bend.” That name...

Property Research Workshop- What Was At That Address?

by Editor | Apr 8, 2026

The most asked questions at the museum are often those pertaining to property. “When was my home built? Who lived in my house? What was here when…?” Join Vanessa Ivey, Museum Manager, as she leads a Property Research Workshop-“What Was At That Address?”...

Reflections of History: An Architectural Walking Tour

by Editor | Apr 2, 2026

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...

Reflections of History: An Architectural Walking Tour

by Editor | Apr 2, 2026

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...