Deschutes Historical Museum

05/30/2026

Archaeology Roadshow is NEXT SATURDAY and we're so excited to have members of The Warm Springs tribes and the Klamath tribes sharing fine arts and teaching visitors to make stone tools. Join us from 11 to 3 at the Deschutes Historical Museum on Saturday, June 6.

Learn more about the Klamath Tribes here: https://conta.cc/3WHGoEI

05/27/2026

More ideas for HISTORY BRICKS 2026!

Need more inspiration? Stop by the museum Tuesday through Saturday and we'll gladly help you research! There are so many great buildings and landmarks begging for the Lego treatment.

https://www.deschuteshistory.org/event/history-bricks/

05/23/2026

Archaeology Roadshow 2026 is two weeks away! Join us on Saturday, June 6 from 11 to 3 and meet archaeologists talking about their current research, bring objects for identification at our experts table, and learn hands-on how archaeology is changing what we know about the High Desert! Free and family-friendly

05/22/2026

Looking for inspiration for our HISTORY BRICKS competition? Here are some ideas! You can find out all the details and search our database at deschuteshistory.org or come by the museum and we'll help you search!

Currently dreaming of a Lego Pilot Butte Inn...

https://www.deschuteshistory.org/event/history-bricks/

05/21/2026

THIS SATURDAY!

Learn from the best, Museum Manager Vanessa Ivey, on navigating and uncovering property histories in Deschutes County. There is still time to sign up!

https://www.deschuteshistory.org/event/property-research-workshop-what-was-at-that-address/

What was at that address? Learn tips and tricks to researching urban and rural property. Hosted by the Deschutes County Historical Society

05/19/2026

Become a Sustaining Circle Member:

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05/19/2026

Did you know?
A sustaining membership at the Deschutes County Historical Society can be as little as $5 a month? Higher amounts are helpful, of course, yet the more of our community members involved in preserving our history, the better!

Join before the end of the day Friday (5/22/26) and you will receive a FREE membership to the Oregon Historical Society!! That's a real deal!!
Click here or use the QR code:
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05/16/2026

Only until Friday! A FREE one year membership to the Oregon Historical Society with a NEW sustaining membership to the Deschutes County Historical Society and Museum!!

Join online at www.DeschutesHistory.org

05/16/2026

Mark your calendars for the 14th Annual Oregon Archaeology Road Show! June 6 from 11am-3pm, at the Deschutes Historical Museum. We are closing out Historic Preservation Month with a celebration of "The Archaeology of Fire and Water." Free and Family Friendly

05/14/2026

What a deal!!
Through May 22nd, become a sustaining member of the Deschutes County Historical Society and Museum and get a one year membership to the Oregon Historical Society FREE!!

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