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A.R. Bowman Museum

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Local Stories & News

Murder at Nicholson & Burmester’s Saloon in 1882

August 4, 2014 | Bowman Museum Staff

Christmas Tragedy at Silver Lake 1894

August 4, 2014 | Bowman Museum Staff

The Great Land Rush to Central Oregon

August 4, 2014 | Bowman Museum Staff

First Football Game in Central Oregon Played in 1911

August 4, 2014 | Bowman Museum Staff

Prineville’s First Baseball Team

August 4, 2014 | Bowman Museum Staff

Prineville Planing Mill Provided Finished Lumber for Many Early Homes

August 4, 2014 | Bowman Museum Staff

Bannock Indian War of 1878 Caused Panic in Local Settlers

August 4, 2014 | Bowman Museum Staff

Early Freighting was Often a Hazardous Occupation

August 4, 2014 | Bowman Museum Staff

Gold Discovered on Ochoco Mountains in 1871

August 4, 2014 | Bowman Museum Staff

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Bowman Museum
➨ 246 North Main Street,
Prineville, Oregon 97754

Current Hours
Tuesday - Friday 10-5
Saturday’s 11-4

Memorial Day to Labor Day
Mon-Fri 10-5
Sat 11-4 - Closed on Sunday
Closed major holidays & January

Belknap Exhibit Center
➨ 136 NE 3rd, Prineville, OR

HOURS:
Tuesday - Friday: 10-5
2nd and 4th Saturday: 11-4

Admission is Free
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Phone
541-447-3715

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Special hours by appointment

Staff Contact: (click to email)

Museum Staff:

Sean Briscoe
Museum Director
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Deanna Smith
Collections Specialist
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Collections Assistant
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Holly Ptomey
Saturday Attendant

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246 N Main St
Prineville, Oregon
Phone: (541) 447-3715
Bowman Museum

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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