A fun discussion that puts together two big puzzle pieces of Oregon’s history and beer culture. Phil Busse, author of the recently released "Southern Oregon Beer: A Pioneering History," in conversation with Jon Abernathy, author of "Bend Beer: A History of Brewing in Central Oregon" and blogger at The BrewSite.com. … Continue reading
The origin of brewing in southern Oregon is a lively tale of mid-nineteenth-century gold rushes, brawling German immigrants, irrepressible women and hometown pride. Join us next month for a discussion of this history with author Phil Busse!
Presented by William L. Sullivan, Author Author and hiking guru William L. Sullivan takes us on a tour of a dozen new or dramatically changed trails in the area between Salem and Bend, featured in the newly released fifth edition of his guidebook, 100 Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades. Included … Continue reading
The Deschutes Pioneer Association and the Deschutes County Histoircal Society invite the public to view the Oregon Vietnam Veteran’s Traveling Memorial at the Deschutes Historical Museum on August 3 and 4, 2019. Created by teh Umpqua Valley Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall consists … Continue reading
Travel back to when the river was wild, the Ponderosa pines were plentiful and Bend was a town in the making. Learn about early Bend through the stories of six “Bend-ites” and how these residents helped transform a young hamlet into a booming town. Tour starts at the Deschutes Historical … Continue reading
A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites.
The Deschutes Pioneer Association and the Deschutes County Histoircal Society invite the public to view the Oregon Vietnam Veteran’s Traveling Memorial at the Deschutes Historical Museum on August 3 and 4, 2019. Created by teh Umpqua Valley Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall consists … Continue reading
Stroll through Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District and take a step back in time when neighborhoods were all about proximity. Your guide will introduce the architectural styles represented in the neighborhood, while sharing history of a changing community. The tour begins and ends at the Deschutes Historical Museum and is … Continue reading
Bruce McCandless III is an attorney, poet, and novelist who grew up in Space City U.S.A. during the Apollo era. He'll be here to share the story his father never quite got around to writing--the story of how a forgotten NASA astronaut quietly made himself into one of the space … Continue reading
Travel back to when the river was wild, the Ponderosa pines were plentiful and Bend was a town in the making. Learn about early Bend through the stories of six “Bend-ites” and how these residents helped transform a young hamlet into a booming town. Tour starts at the Deschutes Historical … Continue reading