Annual Chili Feed and Raffle Fundraiser

Annual Chili Feed and Raffle Fundraiser

The Annual Chili Feed and Raffle takes place at the Deschutes Historical Museum over the weekend closest to Veteran’s Day and is the Deschutes County Historical Society’s largest annual fundraiser. The 2025 event will be our 42nd anniversary of the Annual Chili Feed...
Escape the Museum- SOLD OUT

Escape the Museum- SOLD OUT

The Curse of the Curate’s Collection New Escape Room Experience, October 10-25, 2025 The Deschutes Historical Museum announces an escape room experience based on real local history. Your team of up to six players work together to find clues, solve puzzles and...
History Pub: The Klamath Termination Act of 1954: To Help Native Americans or Take What They Have?

History Pub: The Lands Everyone Wanted with Jeff Kitchens

For over 200 years the U.S. has been trying to figure out what to do with its “public” lands. From surveys to sales, grazing to natural gas development, national seashores to national parks, the U.S. has had a very complicated history of land use. Our public lands are...
The Little Woody Festival

The Little Woody Festival

Nestled on the lush lawn of the Deschutes Historical Museum in vibrant downtown Bend, Oregon, this enchanting festival goes beyond the barrel to bring you an unforgettable celebration of craft beverages and whimsical fun. This year, The  Little Woody Festival is going...