Deschutes Historical Museum Hosts Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Rick Atkinson

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The Deschutes Historical Museum is proud to present a special event with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Atkinson on May 13, 2026 at The Tower Theatre in Bend, Oregon. Atkinson will discuss his acclaimed Revolution Trilogy, which offers a fresh perspective on the American Revolution, as part of the Oregon Historical Society's Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series and the official America 250 Oregon statewide commemoration.

Why it matters

As the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution approaches, Atkinson's work provides an opportunity for the community to engage with this pivotal moment in history through the lens of an acclaimed narrative historian. The event aims to deepen understanding of the demands that democracy places on its citizens, both past and present.

The details

Atkinson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight narrative histories about five American wars, including the Liberation Trilogy and The British Are Coming. He has also been featured in Ken Burns' documentary The American Revolution on PBS. Atkinson's brilliant account of the conflict between the Americans and the British offers deeply researched and spectacularly dramatic history.

• The event will take place on May 13, 2026 at 7 pm.
• Atkinson's Revolution Trilogy is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution.

What’s next

Tickets for the event are available through The Tower Theatre website. General Admission is $30, DCHS/OHS Members are $25, and a GA Ticket plus DCHS Membership is $45. A $8.00 per ticket Tower Preservation Fee will be applied at checkout.