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From Bouxwiller to Prineville: The Journey of Madeline Bachman Wittmer

From Bouxwiller to Prineville: The Journey of Madeline Bachman Wittmer

February 14, 2025 | dhyana kearly

From Cowboy to Cattle Baron: The Grit and Legacy of David L. Shirk

From Cowboy to Cattle Baron: The Grit and Legacy of David L. Shirk

February 7, 2025 | dhyana kearly

Pioneer Spirit and Ranching Legacy in Oregon’s John Day Valley

Pioneer Spirit and Ranching Legacy in Oregon’s John Day Valley

January 24, 2025 | dhyana kearly

Gateway to Sherman County’s Wheat Fields and Rich Heritage

Gateway to Sherman County’s Wheat Fields and Rich Heritage

January 17, 2025 | dhyana kearly

Wasco, Oregon: A Frontier Town with Deep Roots

Wasco, Oregon: A Frontier Town with Deep Roots

January 10, 2025 | dhyana kearly

Grass Valley, Oregon

Grass Valley, Oregon

January 3, 2025 | dhyana kearly

Tragedy in Shaniko, Oregon (1911)

Tragedy in Shaniko, Oregon (1911)

December 27, 2024 | dhyana kearly

Chinese Merchant Builds a Thriving Business in Prineville

Chinese Merchant Builds a Thriving Business in Prineville

December 20, 2024 | dhyana kearly

Boxcar Rapids on the Deschutes River: A Tragic Chapter in Railroad History

Boxcar Rapids on the Deschutes River: A Tragic Chapter in Railroad History

December 13, 2024 | dhyana kearly

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246 North Main Street,
Prineville, Oregon 97754

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Saturday’s 11-4

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Sean Briscoe
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246 N Main St
Prineville, Oregon
Phone: (541) 447-3715
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Our goal is to inspire, entertain, educate and involve our local community, as well as visitors from all over the world, in the stewardship of our unique history. Membership starts at just $15 ($10 senior).

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