‘Historical Oregon Legislation’ Exhibit Now Open at Deschutes Historical Museum

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s Landmark Legislation exhibit is open through Sept. 6 at Deschutes Historical Museum129 NW Idaho Avenue in downtown Bend.

Oregon has repeatedly led the nation in creating, revising, and implementing laws that shape the quality of life for its citizens. Although Oregon’s innovations have caused controversy, they have paved the way for other states and nations.

This traveling exhibit from the Oregon Historical Society highlights groundbreaking legislation passed since statehood, either by politician, legislative action, or public initiative, that focuses on environmental issues , social and land use.

Rounding out the exhibit are artifacts from Governor Thomas Lawson McCall’s family in the museum’s collection. Governor McCall grew up along the Crooked River, graduating from Redmond High School and for whom an elementary school in Redmond is named. Considered one of the most important governors in American history, Governor McCall led some of the major pieces of legislation featured in the exhibit.