Bowman Museum – New Documentary Unspoken Grit

A new kind of western story is coming to the screen. On Friday, June 20 at 6:00 PM, the Bowman Museum will host the premiere of Unspoken Grit: Crook County – Part I, the first installment in a four-part video documentary series.

This community-driven film digs deep into the dust and soul of Oregon’s high desert, sharing the real-life stories of those who’ve weathered it, worked it, and called it home.

Rooted in tradition and rich with personal history, this locally voiced documentary captures the true grit of a community built on perseverance. Through oral histories and firsthand accounts, Unspoken Grit brings to life the voices of longtime Crook County residents. These are not just stories, they are legacies, handed down like well-worn saddles, bearing the weight of time, toil, and tradition.

What: Unspoken Grit: Crook County – Documentary Premiere
When: Thursday, June 20, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Where: Bowman Museum, 246 N Main St, Prineville, OR
Cost: Free and open to the public