Focus on the Farm – September 2021

Summer has passed so quickly, especially at Hanley Farm where we held several “firsts” at the farm, including “Summer Thursdays.” Other programs included Shakespeare Garden tours, a mini-Heritage Plant Sale, a Hanley Fashion Show, Family Heritage Fairs, a Siskiyou Violins concert, Ice Cream Socials, a Crafts Fair, and more.

UPDATE 08/27/21–As you know, Covid-19 has spiked and our air quality has been less than stellar. Due to these conditions, we’re postponing the Concert with Nick Garrett-Powell, September 2, 6:30-8:30pm. HOWEVER, we’re hoping to reschedule as a mid-fall “carcert.” Until then, stay safe and be well. We will get through these trying times together! —Another Hanley first included, “Picnic at the Porch” concerts, featuring acoustic guitarist and solo vocalist Nick Garrett-Powell. If you missed these concerts with Nick, we’re having another on September 2, from 6:30-8:30pm. So, dust off your dancing shoes, pack a picnic, and enjoy! For details, visit the Hanley Facebook page, or the Southern Oregon Historical Society’s website, https://www.sohs.org/.

SOHS 75th Anniversary Celebration Dinner & Entertainment, Saturday, September 11, EdenVale Winery—Since 1946, the Southern Oregon Historical Society has preserved Rogue Valley residents’ rich heritage through collections, photos, documents, letters, journals, and treasures ranging from “the tiniest of fleas to the fanciest of fire trucks.” 2021 marks the 75th Anniversary of SOHS and celebrations have begun—on Saturday, September 11, the fun continues with dinner and entertainment at EdenVale Winery & Vineyard, where Kingsley Kelly of KOBI-TV presents a variety of history topics with an irreverent panel made up of historian George Kramer, Journalist Terry Martin, and JPR’s Geoffrey Riley. Visit the SOHS Facebook page or website (https://www.sohs.org/) for more information.

Windows in Time: Wednesday, September 1, noon-1pm—Paul Fattig, former journalist turned author, spent his formative years in Kerby, OR. Did you know, Kerby was once known as Nahttps://jcls.libcal.com/ or https://www.sohs.org/node/254350poleon? Wednesday, September 1, Paul presents “Napoleon Revisited: Kerby’s Fascinating History.” When Kerby was the county seat, it had two hotels, several saloons, a jail, a school, and one of Oregon’s earliest post offices. But… this doesn’t tell you why Kerby was once known as Napoleon. Find out at the September Windows in Time presentation! For registration and information: https://jcls.libcal.com/ or https://www.sohs.org/node/254350.