The Early Days of Bend walking tour

by Editor | May 28, 2025

The 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...

COCC- Celebrating 75 Years of Education

by Editor | Apr 24, 2025

COCC’s Anniversary Party, Celebrating 75 years of Education. Founded in 1949, Central Oregon Community College- Oregon’s first community college- marks a major milestone this year, celebrating 75 years of higher education, engagement, and enrichment to the region....

Fourth of July Open House

by Tracy Alexander | Apr 10, 2025

On July 4, 1980, former Oregon governor Victor Atiyeh stood on the front lawn of the newly dedicated county historical museum and declared, “It [Deschutes Historical Museum] will be here, as a reminder of the past, after many of us are gone.” Forty-five years later,...

Fourth Annual Antique Fair

by Tracy Alexander | Apr 10, 2025

Specially curated by the Deschutes Historical Museum, the Antique Fair features a wide variety of antiques and selected collectibles, as well as music and food. Admission is free for the fair and the Deschutes Historical Museum. Interested in being a vendor? Apply...

The “New” Redmond Hotel

by Janet Alexander | Mar 19, 2025

This article was first published in the May, 2019 issue of The Homesteader. In 1905 Redmond consisted of a few tents, a land office, a proposed canal, a promised railroad, and a lot of enthusiasm for the future. That year William Wilson and Frances...