Focus on Hanley Farm – December 2014/January 2015

There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than by taking a tour of the historic Hanely House Museum! Here, the past come to life with a fully-furnished and beautifully-embellished holiday exhibit of decorations, toys, ornaments, and clothing from the Southern Oregon Historical Society’s collection. Each room is themed in a different era, from the 1870’s through the 1950’s. This is the most festive and elaborate yearly display put on in the Hanley House…it will surely inspire you for your own tree trimming. Come learn about the Hanley family and be marveled by the old-fashioned warmth of the two-story farmhouse and tales of the past.

Three generations of Hanley’s lived in this beautiful home. Michael and Martha Hanley, builders of the house who were two of Jackson County’s earliest settlers, started holiday traditions that endured until the 1980s. Today, the home is preserved in its entirety and provides a glimpse into life in a bygone age. For nearly 130 years, the Hanley family celebrated Christmas with handmade decorations, heartwarming melodies, special recipes, and family festivities. Join us on December 27th from 11:00am- 3:00pm for a chance to see what Christmas was like in 19th-century, rural America. Tours cost $5 per person or $3 for SOHS members.

For more information about Hanley Farm and upcoming events, please visit us online at www.hanleyfarm.org or www.sohs.org; call 541-773-6536 ext. 1002; or check out our Hanley Farm Facebook page. Hanley Farm, owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society, is located at 1053 Hanley Road, between Jacksonville and Central Point.