Early Days of Bend Walking Tour

by Editor | Apr 15, 2025

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...

Reflections of History: An Architectural Walking Tour

by Editor | Apr 15, 2025

Reflections of History: An Architectural Walking Tour Stroll through the Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District and take a step back in time when walking was the thing to do, and neighborhoods were all about proximity.  Participants will be introduced to the...

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...

2025 Oregon Archaeology Road Show

by Editor | Mar 6, 2025

Celebrate the Archaeology & Heritage of Oregon and Beyond The 13th annual Archaeology Roadshow focuses on The Archaeology of Art & Craft and features dozens of exhibits and activities hosted by archaeologists and heritage specialists representing universities,...

Annual Chili Feed and Raffle: Saturday, November 9, 2024

by Editor | Sep 10, 2024

Friday and Saturday November 8 & 9 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. For over 35 years the Deschutes County Historical Society has been serving up “Millie’s Chili” over Veteran’s Day weekend. This fundraiser supports programming year-round at the...