History – News & Events
Belles & Beaus Third Annual Victorian Ball
On Saturday, November 4, 2017, the Belles & Beaus Old West/Victorian Society will hold their Third Annual Ball in the US Hotel Ballroom in downtown Jacksonville. This year, the theme is “Dance Through the Decades." [...]
Victorian Mourning Customs at Jacksonville’s Historic Beekman House Museum
JACKSONVILLE, OR – The Victorians created elaborate rituals around the passing of a loved one. Death was considered part of life’s texture, giving it essential meaning. Join Historic Jacksonville at the 1873 Beekman House Museum [...]
19th Century New-Fangled Inventions at Jacksonville’s Historic Beekman House Museum
JACKSONVILLE, OR—The 19th Century Industrial Revolution changed the Victorian World! New inventions impacted virtually every aspect of life—manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, communication, culture, society, and more. Technology transformed society—work, chores, fashion, relationships, leisure, sports, etc. Learn [...]
Welcome: “Amphibious Fire Engine”!
August 17, 2017 - The Southern Oregon Historical Society is pleased to announce the donation of Ashland’s “Amphibious Fire Engine.” The engine acquired its unusual nickname during the 1948 Ashland flood. While preparing to pump [...]
Music Festival is August 5 at the Farm – by Pam Sasseen
Focus on Hanley Farm - August 2017 On August 5, 2017, Hanley Farm presents, “Hanley Farm Music Festival,” a fundraiser for Hanley Farm! In addition to great toe-tapping music from five popular local entertainers, there [...]
Beekman Bank Tours
Step behind the counter of the oldest bank in the Pacific Northwest this summer when Historic Jacksonville opens the 1863 Beekman Bank for public tours from 11:00am to 4:00pm, Thursday through Monday, through Labor Day. [...]
US Hotel Balcony Project is Complete!
UPDATE JULY 9, 2017: Locals and visitors agree that the new US Hotel Balcony is incredible! Just completed this weekend, the 3-month-long, $223,000 restoration project was done by Justin Caprari Restoration and includes an entirely [...]
Jacksonville Haunted History—New Tour Route!
JACKSONVILLE, OR – Jacksonville Haunted History walking tours continue on Friday, July 7, 2017, with a new tour route that takes in Jacksonville’s historic courthouse and jail. At 7, 7:15, 7:30, and 7:45 pm, costumed [...]
Hanley Farm Music Festival
August 5, 2017, Hanley Farm celebrates Southern Oregon Historical Society’s 71st anniversary in style. Join us for the first-ever Hanley Farm Music Festival. Proceeds from this event will go to the preservation of the largest [...]
Living History Days at Hanley Farm
July 8 and 9 the Cascade Civil War Society has teamed with the Southern Oregon Historical Society to present “Living History Days” at Hanley Farm. As you visit a civil war encampment, you’ll get a [...]