History – News & Events
New in 2016: Monthly Series “Pioneer History in Story and Song”
Music was one of the bright spots for the pioneers who settled Southern Oregon in the 1800s. Lives of frequent hardship were lightened by songs of home and love; toil accompanied by music was easier [...]
2015 Beekman House “Boxing Day” Tours Benefit ACCESS
Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will celebrate the Victorian Christmas Boxing Day tradition on Saturday and Sunday, December 26 and 27, 2015 when all Victorian Christmas tours of Jacksonville’s historic Beekman House will be $2 per person [...]
Celebrate 2015 Victorian Christmas at Jacksonville’s Historic Beekman House
Experience a Victorian Christmas this holiday season at the historic Beekman House, located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville, Oregon. This 1873 residence, home to Jacksonville’s wealthiest pioneer family, is decorated for a 19th [...]
2015 Holiday Wreath-Making & Santa at Hanley Farm
Kick-off the Yuletide Season at Hanley Farm! Begin by creating your Holiday Wreath using bases made from all natural materials cut fresh from the farm. And, a special treat, straight from the North Pole – [...]
Celebrate the Season in Victorian Fashion!
On Saturday, November 7, 2015 - kick-off the holiday season in downtown Jacksonville at the Victorian Holiday Ball at the U.S. Hotel Ballroom. The seasonal event is sponsored by the Belles & Beaus Old West/Victorian [...]
And yet ANOTHER – Community Pizza Night 2015 at Hanley Farm!
How neat have these evenings been? Those who have joined us all agree – GREAT! UNIQUE! FUN! RELAXING! Not to mention, someone else does the cooking and entertaining! Christina and Rion took October off, but [...]
Hanley Farm – Annual Scarecrow Festival 2015!
Make your own scarecrow, and if you’d like, enter your scarecrow in the People’s Choice contest. If your scarecrow wins, in addition to receiving an award, you’ll have bragging rights! You don’t need to be [...]
A 2015 Haunting Adventure by the Light of the Moon at Hanley Farm!
Hanley Farm’s been taken over by a mysterious woman. All of Jacksonville, Central Point, all of everywhere, is astir! What happens when unwanted visitors venture onto the cornfields to learn the Lady in Black’s deep, [...]
Jacksonville Chamber’s 2nd-Annual Haunted Trolley Tour
Update on 10/26/15 - Haunted Trolley Tour 2015 is sold out! The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce is excited to present their 2nd-Annual Haunted Trolley Tour on October 29, 30 & 31, 2015. The tours will [...]
Meet the Pioneers 2015 at Jacksonville Historic Cemetery
UPDATE October 5, 2015: Meet the Pioneers 2015 is sold out! It’s hard to believe that this year's "Meet the Pioneers" program will mark our 10th Anniversary for this very popular and fun Jacksonville event. [...]