Soul of the Land: Textile Art That Paints the Landscape Soul of the Land offers visitors an immersive experience — a visual conversation between fabric and landscape, tradition and innovation, memory and motion.

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Local Man a Bombardier with “Doolittle’s Raiders” - A.R. Bowman Museum Jacob DeShazer, a native of Madras, Oregon, became one of the United States first war heroes in World War II when he participated in the famous Doolittle Raid on Japan.

Jacob DeShazer, a native of Madras, Oregon, became one of the United States first war heroes in World War II when he participated in the famous Doolittle Raid on Japan. Full story below. #prinevilleoregon #madrasoregon #oregonhistory #oregonmuseums

Archaeology and Science at the Paisley Caves - A.R. Bowman Museum On Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 PM, renowned archaeologist Dr. Dennis Jenkins will present “Archaeology and Science at the Paisley Caves.”

Archaeology and Science at the Paisley Caves November 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm FREE Event!

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Striking Out on Grizzly Mountain | A.R. Bowman Museum In the summer of 1908, Central Oregon was abuzz with a different kind of gold rush — this time, for black gold.

In the summer of 1908, Central Oregon was abuzz with a different kind of gold rush — this time, for black gold. Read the full story below. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #oregonmuseums #bowmanmuseum

Building Prineville: The Civic Life of William B. Morse William B. Morse didn’t build a legacy with fanfare—he built it with consistency, service, and a lifelong commitment to Prineville.

In the early years of the 20th century, a young man named William Britton Morse left the plains of Kansas in search of something new. Read the full story below. #prinevilleoregon #oregonpioneers #oregonmuseums

Railroad Rivalry, Mining Ambition and Legacy | A.R. Bowman Museum The origins of Dant, Oregon go back to the great railroad race of 1909. Two giants of the American West—the Oregon Trunk Railway and the Deschutes Railroad—set their sights on Central Oregon.

Once the scene of industrial ambition and fierce competition, Dant now lies behind a locked gate, its story half-lost to time—except to those curious enough to dig a little deeper. #oregonhhistory #prinevilleoregon #oregonmuseums #railroadhistory #oregon #prineville

Marcus Powell Crook County’s First Elected Assessor Marcus Powell’s life story is a testament to resilience and community dedication in the early days of Prineville.

Marcus Powell: The Golden Voice of Prineville and Crook County’s First Elected Assessor -- Read this amazing story by following the link below. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #oregonmuseums