Discover beloved roadside attractions of Route 97.
Much like the celebrated Route 66, Deschutes County had its share of roadside attractions and events that helped define mid-century travel and tourism, with Hwy 97 providing a conduit for state travelers to discover Central Oregon. Join the Deschutes Historical Museum for a nostalgic trip down the California-Dalles Highway.
Kelly Cannon-Miller (she/her) is the Executive Director for the Deschutes County Historical Society, which operates the Deschutes Historical Museum in downtown Bend. A graduate of Portland State University with an MA in History, Kelly also serves on the Oregon Heritage Markers Committee, the Editorial Board of the Oregon Encyclopedia, and the Deschutes Cultural Coalition. She is the recipient of a 2024 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award for her work in community engagement with history.
Questions? Contact lizg@deschuteslibrary.org
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |
Today's hours
We're open 9:00AM to 6:00PM
| Mon, Mar 24 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Mar 25 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Mar 26 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Mar 27 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Mar 28 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Mar 29 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Mar 30 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Mon, Mar 24 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Mar 25 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Mar 26 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Mar 27 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Mar 28 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Mar 29 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Mar 30 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
The two-story, 38,855-square-foot library opened in 1998 and features exposed beams and high ceilings, complemented with eastward-facing windows, looking over Bend’s civic square.
