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,...

History Pub: Diamonds in The Desert

by Editor | Mar 6, 2025

At the turn of the 20th century, baseball clubs were organized across Central Oregon, including the city of Bend. Baseball in Bend has continued for over ten decades from town teams to farm teams, semi-professionals to collegiate up-and-comers. Take a step back in...

Annual Chili Feed and Raffle: Friday, November 8, 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...

History Pub: “Chop Suey for All: Chinese Cooks in Oregon”

by Editor | Jul 11, 2024

Chinese restaurants were common in Oregon towns and cities beginning in the late 19th century. Usually advertising both Chinese and American dishes, they catered to the basic needs of single working men as well as to diners who were attracted by the exotic and the...