History – News & Events
Last Jacksonville Haunted History of 2018!
JACKSONVILLE, OR – With the pioneer spirits and ghosts that linger in this old gold mining town becoming increasingly restless as we approach November 1, the Day of the Dead, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be [...]
The Mystery of the Lady in Black: A Haunted Field Walk at Hanley Farm
The evenings of October 14, 20 and 21, 2018 - you’re invited to take a dark walk, guided by lantern, through the fields of Hanley Farm. What is it that keeps all the neighbors astir? [...]
Victorian Fashion at the 1873 Beekman House: “The Well Dressed Victorian”
JACKSONVILLE, OR—No clothing style in history is as popular as Victorian Era fashion—although there was no single Victorian style, given that the Era is generally considered to have spanned over 50 years from 1837 to [...]
Local Builder Saves Historic Owen Keegan House in Jacksonville
Jacksonville residents Todd and Beth Zitzner are no strangers to the housing construction industry, having developed and built the Brookview townhome development near the Bigham Knoll campus. Recently, the couple turned their attention and talent [...]
Living History Days 2018 at Hanley Farm
The Cascade Civil War Society has teamed with the Southern Oregon Historical Society to present “Living History Days” at Hanley Farm, July 7 and 8, 11am to 4pm. Living History Days are your opportunity to [...]
New Historic Photographic Exhibit at Courthouse
In January 2017, Jacksonville Town Historian Larry Smith suggested that the City Council bring back some form of a museum to the Courthouse by using historic photographs to adorn the two long walls and display [...]
Jacksonville Cemetery Entrance Gate To Be Restored
Jacksonville Cemetery will be closed to vehicular traffic on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, to allow for the removal of the entrance gate and arch. The entire structure will be taken off site for restoration by [...]
Windows in Time: “Gone Beneath the Waters: Lost Creek Lake Villages”
Dennis Ellingson has researched the area beneath Lost Creek Lake and will share his expertise on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the Medford Library, 205 South Central Avenue, and Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the [...]
Upcoming Events! – by Pam Sasseen
Focus on Hanley Farm - April 2018 Hanley Farm Heritage Plant Sale—This sale is Hanley Farm’s most anticipated and beloved event and takes place on April 28 and 29, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Here, you’ll [...]
The 2018 Jacksonville Boosters Historic Home & Garden Tour is on Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 6th from 11am-4pm
The Home Tour provides our community with a unique opportunity to visit a mixture of historic homes and buildings in Jacksonville. This year we have three historic homes, two gardens and one modern home. Also, [...]