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Travel in the Victorian Age: From Horse to “Horseless Carriage”
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Americans were on the move during the second half of the 19th Century! In the span of 50 years, transportation options advanced from horseback, wagon or buggy, stagecoach, and sailing ship, to railroad, steamship […]
What We Wore: A History of Women’s Fashion
The Southern Oregon Historical Society is pleased to announce the July event for its monthly Tales from the Collections program. The program will take place at SOHS’s History Center in downtown Medford (106 N. Central […]
2016 Jackson County Fair—Carnival Lights and Country Nights
July 20 – 24, 2016
Jackson County Fair—Carnival Lights and Country Nights
A week of fun just got even better!
2016 Fair Hours:
Wednesday, 7/20 through Saturday, 7/23 11 am to 11 pm
Sunday, 7/24 11 am to 7 pm
LOTS […]
Pizza Nights at Hanley Farm Are Back!
The Family Nurturing Center has partnered with the Southern Oregon Historical Society to bring pizza nights back to Hanley Farm! The third Thursdays of every month are always special at the farm – activities include […]
NEW Jacksonville Haunted History Tours
Join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. at 7 and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8, for Jacksonville Haunted History walking tours. These approximately one-hour docent-led tours leave from the Jacksonville Visitors Center at the corner of North […]
Garcia’s “Lavandula” is Lovely
Jacksonville metal artist Cheryl Garcia is no stranger to creating alluring, larger-than-life metal flowers. Her famous poppies dotting the vineyards east of town may be seen on a daily basis by passerby’s as can her […]
History and Boating Adventures a Family Focus
Taylor and Emily Grimes started Rogue Jet Boat Adventures in 2011. With Taylor at the helm of the boats and Emily managing PR and marketing, this duo proudly claims to run “Oregon’s #1 cultural and […]
Guided Forest Park Hike is July 18, 2016
If you want to start-off the third week of July with a friendly group of people, outstanding scenery and some exercise, join us for another guided hike in the Forest Park! The hike is set […]
Open House for New Jacksonville Community Center is July 27, 2016
“You Are Invited” OPEN HOUSE ~ BUILD THE DREAM July 27th, 5:00-7:00pm @ Sampson House & Cedar Garden
Mayor Becker Proclaims 4th of July Concert with Band du Pays Swing at New City Hall Lawn!
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
An announcement for all citizens!
We hereby proclaim an event to celebrate our country’s independence on July 4th, 2016.
A concert to take place […]