MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Deschutes County Historical Society is to preserve, promote and celebrate our local history.
Through the Deschutes Historical Museum, we bring the community a vibrant museum and community center
dedicated to education, research, and appreciation for our unique history, a living legacy that grows with
each new generation. By carefully preserving tens of thousands of images, artifacts, and archival papers
generated by Deschutes pioneers—of the past, present and future—we capture the important stories that
celebrate our shared heritage. With every field trip, every History Pub program, and every exhibit, we get to
share these stories with the community and our visitors.
WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?
$25 supports school field trips
$50 supports History Pub presentations
$100 provides online access to historical photographs
$150 purchases archival storage boxes
$200 provides equipment for scanning and
documenting historical materials