Happy Birthday Deschutes Historical Museum
July 4 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
The Deschutes County Historical Society invites everyone to join in wishing the museum a happy birthday at its annual Free Day July 4, from 10 am to 4 pm. Dedicated on July 4, 1980 the museum turns 44 this year. Stop by after the Bend Pet Parade to explore two floors of exhibit rooms, thumb through old Bend Bulletin newspapers, watch the documentary “Let There Be Light: Bend’s Water Pageant”, and participate in family friendly games on the lawn. No birthday party is complete without ice cream and Otter Pops, which will be served while supplies last. For more information contact the Deschutes Historical Museum.
Details
- Date:
- July 4
- Time:
-
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Cost:
- Free
- Event Category:
- Holiday
- Website:
- https://www.deschuteshistory.org
Venue
- Deschutes Historical Museum
-
129 NW Idaho Ave.
Bend, 97701 + Google Map
Organizer
- Deschutes County Historical Society
- Phone
- 541-389-1813
- info@deschuteshistory.org
- View Organizer Website
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