Marcus Powell: The Golden Voice of Prineville and Crook County’s First Elected Assessor -- Read this amazing story by following the link below. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #oregonmuseums
Marcus Powell Crook County’s First Elected Assessor
Marcus Powell’s life story is a testament to resilience and community dedication in the early days of Prineville.
crookcountyhistorycenter.org
March 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Marcus Powell: The Golden Voice of Prineville and Crook County’s First Elected Assessor -- Read this amazing story by following the link below. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #oregonmuseums
In the early years of the 20th century, a young man named William Britton Morse left the plains of Kansas in search of something new. Read the full story below. #prinevilleoregon #oregonpioneers #oregonmuseums
Building Prineville: The Civic Life of William B. Morse
William B. Morse didn’t build a legacy with fanfare—he built it with consistency, service, and a lifelong commitment to Prineville.
crookcountyhistorycenter.org
June 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
In the early years of the 20th century, a young man named William Britton Morse left the plains of Kansas in search of something new. Read the full story below. #prinevilleoregon #oregonpioneers #oregonmuseums
Once the scene of industrial ambition and fierce competition, Dant now lies behind a locked gate, its story half-lost to time—except to those curious enough to dig a little deeper. #oregonhhistory #prinevilleoregon #oregonmuseums #railroadhistory #oregon #prineville
Railroad Rivalry, Mining Ambition and Legacy | A.R. Bowman Museum
The origins of Dant, Oregon go back to the great railroad race of 1909. Two giants of the American West—the Oregon Trunk Railway and the Deschutes Railroad—set their sights on Central Oregon.
crookcountyhistorycenter.org
April 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Once the scene of industrial ambition and fierce competition, Dant now lies behind a locked gate, its story half-lost to time—except to those curious enough to dig a little deeper. #oregonhhistory #prinevilleoregon #oregonmuseums #railroadhistory #oregon #prineville
Archaeology and Science at the Paisley Caves November 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm FREE Event!
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#prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #oregonarchaeology #oregonmuseums
Archaeology and Science at the Paisley Caves - A.R. Bowman Museum
On Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 PM, renowned archaeologist Dr. Dennis Jenkins will present “Archaeology and Science at the Paisley Caves.”
crookcountyhistorycenter.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Archaeology and Science at the Paisley Caves November 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm FREE Event!
#prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #oregonarchaeology #oregonmuseums
#prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #oregonarchaeology #oregonmuseums
Jacob DeShazer, a native of Madras, Oregon, became one of the United States first war heroes in World War II when he participated in the famous Doolittle Raid on Japan. Full story below. #prinevilleoregon #madrasoregon #oregonhistory #oregonmuseums
Local Man a Bombardier with “Doolittle’s Raiders” - A.R. Bowman Museum
Jacob DeShazer, a native of Madras, Oregon, became one of the United States first war heroes in World War II when he participated in the famous Doolittle Raid on Japan.
crookcountyhistorycenter.org
January 23, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Jacob DeShazer, a native of Madras, Oregon, became one of the United States first war heroes in World War II when he participated in the famous Doolittle Raid on Japan. Full story below. #prinevilleoregon #madrasoregon #oregonhistory #oregonmuseums
In the summer of 1908, Central Oregon was abuzz with a different kind of gold rush — this time, for black gold. Read the full story below. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #oregonmuseums #bowmanmuseum
Striking Out on Grizzly Mountain | A.R. Bowman Museum
In the summer of 1908, Central Oregon was abuzz with a different kind of gold rush — this time, for black gold.
crookcountyhistorycenter.org
June 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In the summer of 1908, Central Oregon was abuzz with a different kind of gold rush — this time, for black gold. Read the full story below. #prinevilleoregon #oregonhistory #oregonmuseums #bowmanmuseum
Don Wood’s oral history is more than a recollection of growing up in Prineville — it’s the story of a life shaped by medicine, family, adventure, and resilience. #prinevilleoregon #crookcountyoregon #prinevillehistory #oralhistory #oregonmuseums
Medicine, Memory, and Miles: Don Wood Reflects on a Lifetime
YouTube video by BowmanMuseum
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May 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Don Wood’s oral history is more than a recollection of growing up in Prineville — it’s the story of a life shaped by medicine, family, adventure, and resilience. #prinevilleoregon #crookcountyoregon #prinevillehistory #oralhistory #oregonmuseums