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SUMMARY:Celebrate Crook County History & America’s 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bowman Museum as we celebrate Crook County history and America’s 250th Anniversary with our special Community Caboose Display! \nBeginning June 1 (while supplies last)\, pick up a wooden caboose at the museum and decorate it to reflect Crook County history\, local landmarks\, family stories\, or patriotic pride. Use paint\, photographs\, fabric\, markers\, or any creative materials to make your caboose unique. \nReturn your completed caboose to the museum by August 31 to be included in our community display opening in September. Participants of all ages are encouraged to join the fun and help celebrate our shared history and community spirit! \nHow to Participate \n\nPick up a wooden caboose at the Bowman Museum beginning June 1\nDecorate your caboose with a historical or patriotic theme\nReturn your completed caboose by August 31\nVisit the museum in September to view the community display\n\nCommunity Caboose Display FAQ \nWho can participate?\nEveryone is welcome! Individuals\, families\, classrooms\, businesses\, and community groups are encouraged to participate. \nIs there a cost to participate?\nNo. Participation is free. \nAre there decoration rules?\nPlease keep all designs family-friendly and respectful. Avoid using materials that are fragile\, hazardous\, or perishable. \nWhen is the caboose due back?\nCompleted cabooses should be returned to the Bowman Museum by August 31. \nWill the cabooses be displayed publicly?\nYes! Completed cabooses will be featured in a special community exhibit at the museum in September. \nCan I put my name on my caboose?\nYes\, but it is not required. Participants may include their name\, family name\, classroom\, or organization. \nWill I get my caboose back?\nYes. Cabooses may be picked up at the end of the community display in October. \nWhere can I learn more?\nContact the Bowman Museum for additional information about the program and display dates.
URL:https://crookcountyhistorycenter.org/event/celebrate-crook-county-history-americas-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Bowman Museum\, 246 N. Main\, Prineville\, OR\, 97754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Related Events
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Stories: Yours and Mine
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bowman Museum on Tuesday\, June 2\, 2026\, at 6:00 p.m. for Celebrating Stories: Yours and Mine with acclaimed Oregon author Jane Kirkpatrick. Jane will share personal stories\, the research behind her work\, and reflections on how storytelling helps us understand and connect through the human experience. Jane Kirkpatrick is a New York Times and CBA bestselling author of more than 40 books known for her richly researched historical novels and compelling storytelling.
URL:https://crookcountyhistorycenter.org/event/celebrating-stories-yours-and-mine/
LOCATION:Bowman Museum\, 246 N. Main\, Prineville\, OR\, 97754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Event
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SUMMARY:New Exhibit: Crook County Summers
DESCRIPTION:The Bowman Museum is excited to announce its upcoming exhibit\, “Crook County Summers\,” opening at the Belknap Exhibit Center and running June 8 through August 27. This engaging exhibit invites visitors to step back in time and celebrate the rich traditions and history of some of Crook County’s most beloved summer events.\n“Crook County Summers” will feature the stories\, photographs\, artifacts\, and memories connected to the Crooked River Roundup\, Horse Races\, and the Crook County Fair—events that have brought generations of community members together and helped shape the identity and spirit of Crook County. \nFor decades\, these summer traditions have represented more than entertainment; they have served as gathering places where families\, friends\, ranchers\, competitors\, and visitors have come together to celebrate community and local heritage. The exhibit will explore how these events developed over the years and the lasting impact they have had on Crook County. \nCommunity members and visitors alike are invited to celebrate and learn about these treasured Crook County summer traditions while exploring the history behind these remarkable events. \nWhether you have memories of cheering at the rodeo\, attending the fair\, watching the horse races\, or are discovering these traditions for the first time\, “Crook County Summers” offers a chance to connect with the stories that continue to make summers in Crook County special. For more information about the exhibit and museum hours\, please contact the Bowman Museum at 541-447-3715 or visit their website at crookcountyhistorycenter.org.
URL:https://crookcountyhistorycenter.org/event/new-exhibit-crook-county-summers/
LOCATION:Belknap Exhibit Center\, 136 NE 3rd\, Prineville\, OR\, 97754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Around the Campfire: Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate 81 years of the Crooked River Round Up at the Bowman Museum with Around the Campfire: Open Mic\, an afternoon of Western music and cowboy poetry\, happening Saturday\, June 27\, 2026\, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Bowman Museum. \nWhether you’re a seasoned performer or just want to enjoy the show\, this is a great opportunity to gather with friends and neighbors\, honor our heritage\, and have a little fun around the “campfire.” Hosted by Tom Swearingen\, a three-time Male Poet of the Year with the International Western Music Association (IWMA)\, this free\, family-friendly event invites performers of all ages to share songs\, stories\, and poems inspired by the spirit of the West. \nSign-ups begin on site at 12:30 PM and are first come\, first served. Each performer will have up to five minutes to take the stage\, so dust off your boots\, warm up your voice\, and get ready to entertain! Prizes will be awarded to Judges’ Choice “Top Hands\,” so bring your best. \nPresented in partnership with the International Western Music Association (IWMA) and Juni Art. A special thanks to the Crook County Historical Society and Crooked River Round Up.  This event is supported by a Rural Oregon Community Foundation grant.
URL:https://crookcountyhistorycenter.org/event/around-the-campfire-open-mic-2/
LOCATION:Bowman Museum\, 246 N. Main\, Prineville\, OR\, 97754\, United States
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