Early Fur Trapper on the Deschutes - A.R. Bowman Museum One of the earliest explorers and fur trappers to enter the Central Oregon region was Nathaniel Wyeth.

One of the earliest explorers and fur trappers to enter the Central Oregon region was Nathaniel Wyeth. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #bowmanmuseum

In this oral history interview, Jyrle (Gerald) Van Moore shares memories of growing up in Central Oregon during a time when life revolved around ranch work, timber, and the rhythms of rural communities. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #oralhistory

Women in the Cattle Industry - A.R. Bowman Museum Join us at the Bowman Museum for A Kitchen Table Conversation: Women in the Cattle Industry, an informal roundtable discussion with six women whose lives are

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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

Vanished Post Office on the High Desert - A.R. Bowman Museum The post office of Rolyat was one of several small post offices established on the Oregon High Desert during the booming homestead era.

The post office of Rolyat was one of several small post offices established on the Oregon High Desert during the booming homestead era. Read the full story below. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #oregonpioneers

Just launched a new custom website for the Prineville Paddy Pint. Read all about it here: new-unknown.com/projects/pri... #prinevilleoregon #prinevillepaddypint #prineville #bendoregon #designbuild #webdesign

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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Gold Dust and Gunpowder: The Story of the Mayflower Mine Also known as the Ochoco Mine, the Mayflower was located just northeast of the present-day Ochoco Ranger Station. Unlike the flash-in-the-pan camps elsewhere, this one dug deep—nearly 1,500 feet into ...

After supper, Howard picked up an empty frying pan, walked down to the water, and began to swirl gravel and black sand. Within minutes, a glint appeared—a telltale shimmer that caught the firelight and held it. Gold. Full story below. #prinevilleOregon #museum #oregonhistory

The Legacy of Hugh Glenn and Peter French From gold fields to gunfire, land deals to legacy, the rise and fall of the French-Glenn Livestock Company helped shape the high desert we know today.

Before the town of Frenchglen became a dot on the map, it was the beating heart of a vast and ambitious cattle empire—an enterprise rooted in California ambition and Oregon frontier grit. At the center of it all were two men: Hugh James Glenn and Peter French. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory

Chiseling Out a Living: Ice Harvesting in Central Oregon Before the days of humming refrigerators and convenience store freezers, keeping food cold in Central Oregon took equal parts ingenuity, grit, and a little bit of luck from Mother Nature.

Before the days of humming refrigerators and convenience-store freezers, keeping food cold in Central Oregon took equal parts ingenuity, grit, and a little bit of luck from Mother Nature. Read more below. #prinevilleoregon #forgottenhistory #bowmanmuseum #arnoldicecave

The Bet That Changed the Game—and Oregon In the summer of 1910, a small-town baseball game, a $1,000 bet, and a well-timed round of drinks may have shaped Oregon history. This is the true story of Prineville’s most legendary comeback.

That summer, Prineville was hosting a three-game tournament against Silver Lake, and things weren’t going well.... Read the full story below. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #bowmanmuseum #baseballhistory

Jun 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Prineville Airport , 4585 Airport Way, Prineville, OR 97754, USA
Car Show, Plane Show, Vendors, Music, Kids' Games including a Kid's Paper Airplane Competition. #CarShow #carshow #CentralOregon #ClassicCars #PrinevilleOregon
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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

New Documentary Unspoken Grit On Friday, June 20 at 6:00 PM, the Bowman Museum will host the premiere of Unspoken Grit: Crook County – Part I, the first installment in a four-part video documentary series.

This community-driven film digs deep into the dust and soul of Oregon’s high desert, sharing the real-life stories of those who’ve weathered it, worked it, and called it home. Learn more below. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #unspokengrit

Red Rock and Liquid Silver: The Hidden History of Mother Lode Mine Tucked into the northern slope of Lookout Mountain, just above Canyon Creek, the Mother Lode Mine holds the kind of gritty history that shaped early industry in the Ochoco Mountains.

Tucked into the northern slope of Lookout Mountain, just above Canyon Creek, the Mother Lode Mine holds the kind of gritty history that shaped early industry in the Ochoco Mountains. Read the full story below.

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From Outback to Indoor Plumbing | A.R. Bowman Museum In frontier-era Prineville, the backyard outhouse was more than a fixture—it was a fact of life.

In frontier-era Prineville, the backyard outhouse was more than a fixture—it was a fact of life. Read the full story below. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #oregonmuseum

Hardin and Riley: Cattle Kings of the Oregon Frontier Before Harney County had roads, railways, or even a name, two men were carving out a cattle empire on its vast, wind-swept plains. James Hardin and Amos Riley.

James Hardin and Amos Riley didn’t just raise cattle—they helped shape the early economic backbone of Central and Eastern Oregon. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #oregonmuseum

The Enduring Pioneer Spirit of Edith Smith Moore Born in Michigan in 1873, Edith Smith came west with her family in 1889, part of the great wave of settlers drawn to Oregon’s promise of land and opportunity. A few years later, she met William Moore—...

Edith Smith Moore came to Oregon in the late 1800s, building a life with her husband William on the rugged land of Agency Plains. Through dryland farming, homesteading, hotelkeeping, and running a local café, Edith embodied the grit and adaptability of early settlers. #prinevilleoregon #oregonmuseum

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

Sarah Thompson Stevens: The Woman Who Brought Healing to Prineville A pioneering spirit, a compassionate caregiver, and the founder of Prineville’s first hospital, Sarah Stevens dedicated her life to serving the community.

A pioneering spirit, a compassionate caregiver, and the founder of Prineville’s first hospital, Sarah Stevens dedicated her life to serving the community. Read the full story below.
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George Roba, A Pioneer’s Journey | A.R. Bowman Museum George Roba immigrated from Czechoslovakia to the United States, forging a new life in Oregon’s Paulina Valley as a sheepherder, rancher, and entrepreneur.

George Roba immigrated from Czechoslovakia to the United States, forging a new life in Oregon’s Paulina Valley as a sheepherder, rancher, and entrepreneur.
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Women in the Development of Central Oregon | A.R. Bowman Museum Join us at the Bowman Museum for a fascinating history program, “Women in the Development of Central Oregon,” presented by historian Steve Lent.

Join us March 26, 2025, 6:00pm at the Bowman Museum for a fascinating history program, "Women in the Development of Central Oregon," presented by historian Steve Lent.
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From Stage Stop to Sawmill Town | A.R. Bowman Museum Austin, Oregon is considered a ghost town in Grant County, Oregon. It is located north of Oregon Route 7, near the Middle Fork John Day River in the Malheur National Forest.

Tucked into the Malheur National Forest, Austin, Oregon, was once a bustling stop along the main route between Baker City and Canyon City. But before it became Austin, it was Newton Station—a modest stagecoach stop run by Mr. and Mrs. Newton.
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The Commons — The Cove

The Cove coworking space in Prineville Oregon has a new owner! If you're in the area, stop in to check it out and tell Christina we said Hi! coffee, fridge, microwave, free printing & free wifi
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