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Victorian Mourning Customs at Jacksonville’s Historic Beekman House Museum
JACKSONVILLE, OR – The Victorians created elaborate rituals around the passing of a loved one. Death was considered part of life’s texture, giving it essential meaning. Join Historic Jacksonville at the 1873 Beekman House Museum […]
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 […]
Davises Celebrate 60!
On September 7, my parents, David C. Davis and Gannetta Ann Howell, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary, and what a journey it’s been. My Mom is a pillar of strength, a two-time cancer survivor, […]
It’s Time for the Rotary Poker Run!
Join us for our Second Annual Jacksonville-Applegate Rotary Poker Run on Friday, September 9, 2022, 3-7pm, or Saturday, September 10, 2022, 1-7pm!
Participants (Players) will simply purchase poker card(s) at any seven of the nine Jacksonville […]
Jacksonville Inn’s Elegant New Wine Bar – by Peggy Dover
Owners of the iconic Jacksonville Inn are proving themselves capable caretakers as they move forward in distinction, with due respect for the history there. Recent changes have brought a complete refresh to the wine shop/bar, […]
Paula Bandy to Lead Art Presence
Anne Brooke, founder and director of Art Presence, announced the artists’ group has hired Paula Bandy as its Executive Director. “It’s not only comforting to know, it is imperative to know, that we have the […]
New Station is All Fired-Up! – by Peggy Dover
Jacksonville’s New State-of-the-Art Fire Hall – September 2022
JACKSONVILLE’S EARLIEST FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS A HOOK AND LADDER, dating from about 1860, making it among the oldest in Oregon. Engine Company #1 is still running strong. Jacksonville […]
Mayor Bowen Responds to Visitor Information Center “Defunding” Charge
August 15, 2022— Jacksonville Mayor Donna Bowen sent the following statement out today regarding funding cuts to the Chamber of Commerce. It reads as follows:
What Went Into The Jacksonville City Council’s Decision To Change The Amount […]
Best of Southern Oregon: Waterfalls & Bike Trails – by Graham Farran
Let’s Talk Real Estate – August 2022
As Realtors in Southern Oregon for over 20 years, we have met hundreds of families moving into our area from out of state. We quickly become their “go-to” for […]
August Events at Jacksonville Library
Prepare with Pedro and the Red Cross, 5+ YRS
08/03/2022, 10:30-11:30am
Prepare with Pedro is a 45-minute emergency preparedness education program for grades K-2 that teaches students how to BE PREPARED and TAKE ACTION for either home […]