Focus on the Farm – April 2022

On April 6, from 6pm to 8:30pm, the Southern Oregon Historical Society presents “Spring SOHS Forward!” a fundraiser to publicly launch the $1.2 million Event Center capital project. Sponsors will cover dinner expenses, so proceeds from all ticket sales (tickets are $100/each) and auction sales will go directly to the Event Center Fund. The evening’s festivities include: a 5-course meal featuring locally-produced items, wine from EdenVale Winery, and an online and in-person silent auction. There will be some incredible special pieces to bid on, including bronze and wood wildlife sculptures by the late Bruce Killen, vacation home stays, an autographed Ginger Rogers poster, one-of-a-kind dinners, and more! For more information, visit https://www.sohs.org/springforward.

On April 30 and May 1, take home a piece of history to plant in your garden! Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 3pm, SOHS Hanley Farm hosts its signature spring event—the annual Heritage Plant Sale. Select from over 50 varieties and hundreds of heritage plants. There will be something for every garden, including drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, sun, shade, herbs, native, and pollinator-friendly choices. In addition, there’ll be 400 heirloom tomato plants, gorgeous bearded and Siberian iris, as well as mini-iris that were so popular last year. Plus, garden books will be on sale at bargain prices. And don’t forget to buy raffle tickets for a beautiful wall-hanging succulent garden. This is a free event—just be ready to take home a car full of garden treasures! If you’d like, you’re welcome to bring your own boxes for hauling your treasures.

On Saturday, April 30, SOHS Members are invited to enjoy a members-only pre-sale from 10am to 11am, at which time the sale will be open to the public.

Windows in Time, Wednesday, April 6, noon-1pm, “The Greatest Generation: Medford in WWII”—During the Second World War, families couldn’t easily purchase shoes and clothing; food and gasoline were rationed; and new cars and tires could not be had. The war also transformed the city of Medford: construction personnel and army trainees came from nearby Camp White, and its airport was under the control of the military. Join Larry Mullaly, Historian and SOHS Trustee, and learn more about what it was like in the Rogue Valley during WWII. Please note, this is a free, online event, and registration is required. To register, go to https://jcls.libcal.com/event/8649000