Old St. Francis History PubWallace Stegner (1908-1993) often gained praise as a superlative western author and thinker, as a Wise Man of the American West. More than once, the New York Times referred to Stegner as the Dean of western writers. He won a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book … Continue reading
That's right! Four local performers will be drinking (heavily) and telling stories from key moments of Bend's rich history.Don't know anything about Bend's history? Well, you probably won't know much after this event either!Nevertheless, Central Oregon does have an amazing story so come (kinda) learn about it.Four storytellers will try … Continue reading
Like everything else in the world, climate change has a long history. Far from being something discovered only recently by instruments of modern science, the warming of the Earth’s climate has been known about for a long time, and suspected for an even longer time before that. But who made … Continue reading
Hailing from County Cork, Father Luke made his way to the “wilds” of Oregon to establish a Catholic parish in Bend and, later, the St. Francis School. Join us in raising a glass to our founding Father Luke! Live Music with Fiddlplay, Irish small bites and, of course, Irish beers … Continue reading
Old St. Francis History Pub Presented by Jenna Barganski Twenty-five women were convicted of homicide in Oregon between 1854 and 1950. During these years the majority faced all-male court and penal systems. As such, they were handled differently in accordance with various social, cultural, and legislative shifts relating to women's … Continue reading
High Desert Museum Natural History Pub Director of Natural Resources for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Eric Quaempts will discuss a unique water management approach informed the concept of reciprocity and by water being a First Food, a culturally significant food that is honored and offered first … Continue reading
Old St. Francis History Pub Presented by Laurence Cotton, public historian and Tim Barnes, author Join Laurence Cotton and Tim Barnes for observations and insights into one of Oregon’s most colorful and significant citizens -- Charles Erskine Scott (C.E.S.) Wood (1852–1944). Soldier, attorney, poet, essayist, artist and art patron, public speaker … Continue reading
Presented by Dr. Sean Munger, HistorianOld St. Francis History PubThis event was originally scheduled on Tues., 2/26, but was cancelled due to snow – come out for this newly rescheduled event! Like everything else in the world, climate change has a long history. Far from being something discovered only recently … Continue reading
Old St. Francis History PubPresented by Leonard Finkelman, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Linfield College and graduate student in paleontology at the University of OregonIf there is one thing on which people of all kinds agree, it's that dinosaurs are awesome. Unfortunately, Oregon doesn't have any! Even so, the Beaver … Continue reading
The Deschutes Historical Museum celebrates its anniversary on the 4th of July with FREE admission and FREE ice cream cups, while they last. The Deschutes Historical Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the holiday. Join the fun with nostalgic games on the museum’s front lawn, … Continue reading