Join us for birthday cake, coffee, and centennial fun. December 13, 1916 marked the official creation of Deschutes County. We'll celebrate on December 13, 2016 with a final reprisal of our centennial play, "Faces of the Deschutes", and some fun Centennial trivia with a chance to win gifts from the … Continue reading
Join geologist Dr. Daniele McKay, a natural resources instructor at OSU-Cascades, to learn about the incredible forces that have shaped the High Desert region.
McMenamins History, Deschutes Historical Museum and Oregon Historical Society present… Old St. Francis History Pub Do you remember your first minimum wage job? In 1913, Caroline Gleason, later known as Sister Miriam Theresa, worked in Portland factories, surveyed working women across Oregon, and helped craft the nation's first compulsory minimum … Continue reading
What do a sage grouse, wildfire and an Italian pasta-making machine have in common? They're all part of an innovative research project seeking new methods for restoring degraded arid rangelands for the benefit of nature and people. Jay Kerby, Southeast Oregon project manager with The Nature Conservancy, will explain how … Continue reading
Old St. Francis History Pub Join the staff of the Deschutes Historical Museum and members of the Deschutes Pioneers Association for a look at the history of Kenwood Elementary School. About Old St. Francis History Pub These monthly, free events are open to everyone interested in Oregon and Pacific Northwest … Continue reading
Old St. Francis History Pub Presented by Oregon Encyclopedia author Jim Scheppke Our Old St. Francis History Pub is now accepting reservations! Click here to reserve your spot. In the summer of 1926, one of the greatest silent films of all time, Buster Keaton's The General, was made on location … Continue reading
Celebrate the 4th at the Museum, which shares its birthday with the nation. Opened July 4, 1980, the museum is always free on our birthday. Free ice cream cups while they last. Open 10 am to 4 pm.
The Second Annual Summer Cookout, a benefit for the Deschutes County Historical Society and Museum will be held on the lawn of the museum Sunday, August 13th. A picnic dinner will be served up by Baldy’s Barbeque: pulled pork and pulled chicken with Baldy’s famous barbeque sauce, rolls, corn on … Continue reading
Old St. Francis School History Pub Presented by: Bill Robbins, Ph.D., McMenamins History, Deschutes Historical Museum and Oregon Historical Society Join Professor Bill Robbins for a presentation on the creation of Malheur Wildlife Refuge and the continuing struggle over management of public lands in the West. A continuation of earlier protests, the … Continue reading
A long-term, ongoing research study in Central Oregon has provided important information about water availability in landscapes that are dominated by western juniper. Join Dr. Carlos Ochoa, assistant professor of watershed-riparian systems at Oregon State University, for a discussion of this tree, its impacts and potential solutions.