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Windows in Time: Moonville Rediscovered w/ Anne Billeter
May 3, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Moonville Rediscovered: What History and Genealogy Reveal About a Once Thriving Community in Sams Valley with Anne Billeter
May 3, 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Medford Library & Online
May 10, 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Phoenix Library
These events are FREE but do require registration.
Sams Valley has had a number of small settlements over the years. When and how did Moonville flourish, and what led to its disappearance? What happened to the 13 Moon children, who were all born in Jackson County? Are their descendants here now? Anne Billeter uses a blend of historical and genealogical resources to look for answers to these and other questions about the Moons and Moonville.
Anne Billeter is Library Director of the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society Library and has previously worked at the Southern Oregon Historical Society Research Library, Jackson County Library Services, Josephine County Library System, and the SOU Hannon Library. She has served on the Boards of RVGS, SOHS, and the Josephine County Historical Society. She has lived in Southern Oregon for over 44 years and enjoys researching local history and genealogy.
Get a unique look back through time at local history with the monthly Windows in Time lunchtime lectures, co-sponsored by JCLS and the Southern Oregon Historical Society. We’ve considered some truly fascinating topics over the years, from social and economic trends to architecture and commerce, as well as the people who have called the Rogue Valley home.
Windows in Time is led by a variety of guest speakers and is held in person as well as online.
First Wednesdays: 12:00–1:00pm at the Medford Library and ONLINE
Second Wednesdays (Jan, Feb, and June–Dec): 12:00–1:00pm at the Ashland Library
Second Wednesdays (Mar, Apr, and May): 12:00–1:00pm at the Phoenix Library
You can find the full 2023 Windows in Time schedule HERE