Our Properties
The following historic properties are maintained by SOHS as part of its mission to collect, preserve and share the history of Southern Oregon. They are now closed for winter to allow the SOHS staff and board time for reorganization. The Children's Museum is open by appointment for educational programs. And the U.S. Hotel Ballroom is still available for rent.
We need your support now more than ever! So, please -- become a member of SOHS -- and, when we reopen, you can visit as often as you want all year for free.
For more information on our properties, please call 541-899-8123.
The Jacksonville Museum:
The Jacksonville Museum has been the main exhibit space for the SOHS Collection.
It holds only a small fraction of the SOHS Collection.
The museum is located in what was the Jackson County Courthouse from 1883 to 1926.
It is located at the corner of 5th and C streets, Jacksonville.
The Children’s Museum:
The Children’s Museum is located next door to the Jacksonville Museum and offers hands-on history to children of all ages. Inside you can experience a 1920s kitchen, a pioneer cabin, a Native American lodge, and more.
The museum is housed in what was the 1911 Jackson County Jail. It is located at the corner of 5th and C streets, Jacksonville. It also houses our History Store. It is open for educational programs only.
Hanley Farm:
Hanley Farm is a 39-acre Century Farm that offers visitors a chance to learn about the history of agriculture in the Rogue Valley. It includes a house built in the 1850s, barns, gardens, exhibits of farm equipment and the sale of heritage plants and produce.
The farm is located at 1053 Hanley Road (Hwy 238) between Jacksonville and Central Point.
The farm will reopen in May for a series of events. (For a detailed list, click here.) Private guided tours are available for groups through the Education Department. For more information, please call (541) 899-8123 ext. 225. For information on renting Hanley Farm for special events, please contact Robin Downward at (541) 227-4601 or eventwerksoregon@gmail.com
Beekman House:
The C.C. Beekman House is a unique historic property that was owned by a prominent Jacksonville family in the late 1870s, and left completely intact for future generations to explore and experience. Its rooms are filled with the family’s furniture, art, photos, books, dishes and linens, and features technology from the early 1900s.
The house is located on the corner of California and Laurelwood streets in Jacksonville.
Beekman Bank:
The Beekman Bank was Oregon’s first bank, opened during the Jacksonville gold rush in 1863 by Wells Fargo agent C.C. Beekman. SOHS has created a walk-through exhibit of the bank’s artifacts in its original building.
The bank is located at the corner of California and 3rd streets, Jacksonville. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. in summer. Admission is free.
The U.S. Hotel:
The U.S. Hotel was built around 1880, and today houses office space and a bank on the ground floor. The upstairs Ballroom is available to rent for weddings, reunions, retreats and private parties.
It features a large space for events such as weddings and class reunions, as well as a smaller room with an antique bar and large table for meetings. For rental information, please contact officemgr@sohs.org. The hotel is located on the corner of California and 3rd Streets, Jacksonville.
The Catholic Rectory:
The Catholic Rectory was originally constructed as a private home in the 1860s. It was purchased by Rev. Francis Blanchet, who used it as the parish rectory and library. SOHS restored the building in 1968. The furnishings inside represent the living quarters of the Catholic priest in the 1870s and an 1890s sitting room.
The rectory is located at 210 N. 4th Street, Jacksonville.
