History – News & Events
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. [...]
Victorian Mourning Rituals at Jacksonville’s Historic Beekman House
The Victorians created elaborate rituals around the passing of a loved one. Join Historic Jacksonville at the 1873 Beekman House between 11am and 3 pm on Saturday or Sunday, October 3 and 4, 2015 to [...]
SOHS Tales From the Collections: Artists of the Rogue Valley, Then and Now
Everyone knows that Peter Britt was a photographer, but did you know that he was also a painter? Learn about the early artists, and also contemporary artists of the Rogue Valley at the next Tales [...]
2nd 2015 Community Pizza Night at Hanley Farm is August 27!
What a great time we had last month at Hanley Farm’s first Community Pizza Night. It was a great success – thanks to everyone who attended, enjoyed great food, music and friends. We invite you [...]
SOHS Tales from the Collections: Swimmin’ Holes and Hot Springs, Having Fun in Historic Southern Oregon
It’s hot out there! Enjoy the Southern Oregon Historical Society’s cool archives and find out about Southern Oregon’s beloved swimming holes and hot springs at 10am on August 22 at the next Tales From the [...]
Last Chance in 2015 to Step Behind the Counter of the Second Oldest Bank in the Pacific Northwest!
Enjoy the last opportunity this year to step into the interior of the second oldest bank in the Pacific Northwest when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the 1863 Beekman Bank on August 8th for rare “Behind [...]
Victorian Medical Practices at Jacksonville’s Historic Beekman House
Learn about doctors, medicine, and health concerns in late 1800s Jacksonville when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. hosts “Victorian Medical Practices” from 12 noon to 4 pm on Saturday, August 8, at Jacksonville’s 1873 Beekman House. Located [...]
2015 Rogue Saturday Nights at Hanley Farm – The Fret Drifters!
On August 8, 2015, enjoy fresh foods from the Hanley Farm kitchen, local craft beer, and music performed by The Fret Drifters! The Fret Drifters are acoustic guitar wizards known for their high energy shows [...]
Camping at Crater Lake: Early Treks and Tourists
SOHS: Tales from the Collections Historian and NPS ranger, Larry Smith will facilitate the next Tales from the Collections event on Saturday July 25, 2015 at the downtown Medford History Center from 10a-12n. Get an [...]
Community Pizza Nights at Hanley Farm
Visit Hanley Farm for a casual farm-to-plate pizza dinner, made with Hanley produce and locally-grown Rogue Valley ingredients. And, compliment your pizza with a refreshing beer or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Prior to dinner, [...]