Focus on Hanley Farm – July 2015

Beginning a new partnership between the Southern Oregon Historical Society and the Cascade Civil War Society, we are excited to offer Living History Days on July 11 & 12 from 11am-4pm. This family-friendly event features costumed interpreters across the farm with hands-on activities for all ages and a civil war encampment! The historic Hanley House will be open for tours with a very special display of firearms artifacts from the SOHS collection including guns, pistols, and period attire. There will be old-fashioned barbecue and homemade ice-cream for sale! Try your hand at the horseshoe tournament, get dressed-up in period costume at the photo booth, bring the kids to get their faces painted, and settle-in for some enthralling storytelling. Purchase discounted tickets to Living History Days online at www.sohs.org for $6/person ($4/ages 4-12 and SOHS members).

Origins Dinner Series Returns—Now in its 4th year, the Origins Farm-to-Table gourmet dinner series kicks-off on July 25, from 5:00-9:00pm! Showcasing Hanley Farm produce, grown in our no-till, no-chemical vegetable gardens, Chef Kristen Lyon will be crafting a beautiful 4-course dinner with sample wine pairings from Valley View Winery. There will be a special presentation featuring the farmers at Hanley Farm and the practices they have been using to build long-term fertility in the soil to yield exceptional produce. During the cocktail hour, mingle with the winemaker and then tour the interior of the historic Hanley House. New this year, seating will be elegant family-style in the true farm-to-table tradition. Come and connect with your community at Hanley Farm for an unforgettable experience that celebrates our local farmers, food, wine and history! Reservations required. To view a detailed menu and to purchase tickets, please visit sohs.org.

For more information about Hanley Farm or upcoming events, please visit us online at hanleyfarm.org or sohs.org; call 541-773-6536 ext. 202; or check 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.