This museum holds the artifacts of Crook County history, and was built in 1910 by the Crook County Bank. Stone blocks from a local quarry were used in it’s construction. Operated as a bank for 22 years, then as the business offices of A R Bowman. It is the only building in Crook County where the interior remains much as when constructed. On the first floor you'll enter our Hall of History, which presents a chronological walk through Crook County's past. Here you'll see the bank's original teller's cages complete with beautiful marble counters and you'll marvel at the elegant woodwork, all from the days of when Bowman Museum's building served as a prestigious local bank. In fact, the old safe still guards many old ledgers and other records. Bowman Museum's indoor exhibit gallery features a wide range of displays detailing Crook County history including the City of Prineville Railroad, the ups and downs of the timber industry, as well as an impressive military exhibit. Along with these major exhibits many smaller exhibits tantalize visitors with historically accurate depictions of pioneer life and local history.
Location:
246 N Main Street, Prineville Oregon 97754
Telephone
541-447-3715
Other History nearby:
(Prineville) A R Bowman Memorial Museum
(Warm Springs) Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
(Bend) Deschutes County Historical Society
(Bend) Deschutes Historical Center
(Bend) High Desert Museum
(Madras) Jefferson County Museum
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04/19 Coming to The Prineville area
John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival Burns OR April11-14 Enjoy witnessing the spectacular spring migration in the Harney Basin of southeast Oregon. View thousands of migratory birds, from waterfowl and songbirds to raptors and cranes.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Stevenson WA June25-28 Amazing talent, workshops, instrument contests and raffle, fine craft and food vendors, a merry beer garden, and nightly dances.
The Oregon Jamboree Sweet Home OR August2-4 Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the the Oregon Jamboree has 2 stages, 22 shows, 1 sweet weekend.
Huckleberry Festival Bingen WA September6-8 Music, parade, kids games, entertainment.
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