History Saturday in the Cemetery, July 11—Join us on Saturday, July 11 at 10:00am for a very moving and interesting program, “The Civil War Comes to an End,” presented by Robert Hight and Gail Nicholson. This special program, in recognition of the 150th Anniversary of the end of our Nation’s Civil War, will include a […]
Join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. and local craft guilds for an afternoon of Victorian Hobbies & Crafts from 12 noon to 4 pm on Saturday, June 13, at the historic 1873 Beekman House located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville.
“The Industrial Revolution meant increased leisure time for most upper and middle class Victorians,” explains Carolyn […]
On the evening of May 27, 2015 at approximately 8:50 pm, a call was made to the Jacksonville Police Department regarding a possible shooting in the area of Carriage Lane and Vintage Circle in the city limits of Jacksonville. The caller stated he had killed his parents and was possibly going to hurt additional people. […]
Well… it seems as if your Mayor has finally done it. I broke a rule every Boy Scout was taught since the first one earned that title in 1910. Even my grade school teachers did their best to make me understand… in any endeavor, in any undertaking, […]
Step into the interior of the second oldest bank in the Pacific Northwest when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the 1863 Beekman Bank beginning May 9th for “Behind the Counter Tours” on the second Saturday of each month from May through September. Located at the corner of California and North 3rd streets in Jacksonville, the Beekman […]
Longing for an old fashioned holiday? Then visit Jacksonville the next two weekends in December...
Veterans day service planned for Monday, November 11, 2013 at 1:45pm at the Courthouse Grounds...
City Council Vote on November 5th will determine fate of Jacksonville's Library!
Lately, we have been hearing from a small number of citizens about their concerns over what they’ve heard...
More than 35 emergency professionals responded to a 3-alarm fire at 720 Applegate Street in Jacksonville on July 16.
Not sure what to do with Dad but want to treat him to something really special - take him to Jacksonville, of course!
Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday and got registered for the bone marrow drive...
December 14, 15 & 16 with tours from 5-8 on Friday, and 3:30 pm-7 pm Saturday and Sunday...
Jacksonville's Disaster Drill was an important and enlightening exercise for the city...
Maestro Peter Bay will celebrate his 20th year (and his last) with Britt Festivals next year...
Today (April 9) was another great day for the Medford Food Project - 1,100 bags delivered!