Archaeology Night – Hanley Farm
SOHS Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, ORBring the family for a fun night of amateur archaeology and learn about Oregon’s archaeological history! Get excited about local archaeology at SOHS Hanley Farm! The Southern Oregon Historical Society and SOULA (Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology), in partnership with the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project, hosts our second annual Archaeology Night, Thursday, August 29th,…
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents – “Shady Cove: A Centennial of life on the Upper Rogue”
Medford Public Library 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, United StatesShady Cove, located on the Rogue River, has been a recreational hub for tourists and Jackson County residents since its incorporation in 1972. But how did it acquire its name? Originally known as Etna by 19th-century settlers, the current moniker may have originated nearly a hundred years ago. Join us on this journey to explore…
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents – “Shady Cove: A Centennial of life on the Upper Rogue”
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, ORShady Cove, located on the Rogue River, has been a recreational hub for tourists and Jackson County residents since its incorporation in 1972. But how did it acquire its name? Originally known as Etna by 19th-century settlers, the current moniker may have originated nearly a hundred years ago. Join us on this journey to explore…
Harvest and Scarecrow Festival – Hanley Farm
Join us at Hanley Farm on September 21st and 22nd for the Harvest and Scarecrow Festival! Make a scarecrow to protect your family from the “witches, ghosties, and ghoulies” who prowl your fields and gardens Halloween Night! Scarecrow-making Kits will be available for $20 ($15 for SOHS Members) and includes everything you’ll need to make…
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents – “Life in Kerby Oregon: A Retrospective on the Turbulent 1960s”
Medford Public Library 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, United StatesDuring its glory days, Kerby was the county seat, boasting two hotels, several saloons, a jail, a school, and one of Oregon’s earliest post offices. Presenter Paul Fattig will talk about those interesting years when the counterculture arrived in the then largely conservative Illinois Valley. His maternal grandmother, Lela Ingersoll Cooke, owned and lived in…
On the Road to Yesterday: A Living History Adventure
SOHS Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, ORWHEN: October 6th, 1pm to 4pm WHERE: SOHS Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, Oregon Walk with us into the world of the 1870s and meet a cast of characters from the farm's historic past. Adventure Walks held every 20 min (10 person limit per group). Enjoy a tour of the Hanley family’s beautiful…
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents – “Life in Kerby Oregon: A Retrospective on the Turbulent 1960s”
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, ORDuring its glory days, Kerby was the county seat, boasting two hotels, several saloons, a jail, a school, and one of Oregon’s earliest post offices. Presenter Paul Fattig will talk about those interesting years when the counterculture arrived in the then largely conservative Illinois Valley. His maternal grandmother, Lela Ingersoll Cooke, owned and lived in…
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents – “Lost Oregon Ski Areas”
Medford Public Library 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, United StatesOregon is currently home to thirteen downhill ski areas and resorts, but many others have come and gone over the years. Bend resident Steve Stenkamp, retired teacher and firefighter, has researched these “lost” ski areas of Oregon. To date, he has found fifty different ski areas that are no longer used today, with eleven of them in…
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents – “Lost Oregon Ski Areas”
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OROregon is currently home to thirteen downhill ski areas and resorts, but many others have come and gone over the years. Bend resident Steve Stenkamp, retired teacher and firefighter, has researched these “lost” ski areas of Oregon. To date, he has found fifty different ski areas that are no longer used today, with eleven of them in…
Holiday Wreath Making at Hanley Farm
SOHS Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, ORMake Your Own Special Holiday Wreath at SOHS Hanley Farm! Once you’ve finished your “Black Friday” shopping, head over to SOHS Hanley Farm on Saturday, November 30. From 11am to 3pm, the Southern Oregon Historical Society will host its annual wreath making workshop—an opportunity to relax, forget the hustle and bustle, tap your creativity, and…
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents – “Tales of the Oregon Country”
Medford Public Library 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, United StatesAuthor Carole Nielson, who has published several articles for Wild West Magazine and written several history books, will speak about her book Tales of Oregon Country, which includes 12 short stories of Oregon History. She has also written Five Bucks for a Quarter and Notorious Women of the Wild West. Carole Nielson acquired a passionate interest in history, especially "Old West" history, from…
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents – “Tales of the Oregon Country”
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, ORAuthor Carole Nielson, who has published several articles for Wild West Magazine and written several history books, will speak about her book Tales of Oregon Country, which includes 12 short stories of Oregon History. She has also written Five Bucks for a Quarter and Notorious Women of the Wild West. Carole Nielson acquired a passionate interest in history, especially "Old West" history, from…
Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights – Hanley Farm
SOHS Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, ORWalk Through a Winter Wonderland! The Southern Oregon Historical Society is celebrating the holidays in style at SOHS Hanley Farm, and you’re invited to join us! The farm, located just two miles north of Jacksonville at 1053 Hanley Road, becomes a magical place for three nights on December 12, 13, and 14 when over 15,000…
Holidays at Hanley – House Tours
Celebrate Christmas through the Decades! The Southern Oregon Historical Society is celebrating the holidays in style at SOHS Hanley Farm, and you’re invited to join us! Wrap up the Christmas season on Thursday, December 26th, when the 19th century Hanley Farmhouse will be decked out for the holidays with rooms depicting the holiday trends of…
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents – “Robbie Collins, The Man Who Saved Jacksonville”
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, ORJacksonville historian Larry Smith will share the riveting story of Robbie Collins' efforts to preserve Jacksonville's historic buildings by founding the Jacksonville Boosters Club and spearheading the establishment of Jacksonville's National Historic Landmark District. Robbie's preservation work is still reverberating throughout the Jacksonville of today, 60 years later. Robbie lived a life that circled the globe, but was…
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents – “Robbie Collins, The Man Who Saved Jacksonville”
Medford Public Library 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, United StatesJacksonville historian Larry Smith will share the riveting story of Robbie Collins' efforts to preserve Jacksonville's historic buildings by founding the Jacksonville Boosters Club and spearheading the establishment of Jacksonville's National Historic Landmark District. Robbie's preservation work is still reverberating throughout the Jacksonville of today, 60 years later. Robbie lived a life that circled the globe, but was…
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents – “The Blue Ledge: From Scandals to Superfund”
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, ORLaura B. Ahearn will present a wide perspective on the Blue Ledge Mine, including its connections to the orchard boom, socialism, and WWI. What once promised unbounded riches is now a Superfund site full of hazardous materials, while the adjoining Red Buttes are a protected pristine wilderness. Join us and learn more about the romances,…
Canceled Rescheduled: Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents – “The Blue Ledge: From Scandals to Superfund”
Medford Public Library 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, United StatesLaura B. Ahearn will present a wide perspective on the Blue Ledge Mine, including its connections to the orchard boom, socialism, and WWI. What once promised unbounded riches is now a Superfund site full of hazardous materials, while the adjoining Red Buttes are a protected pristine wilderness. Join us and learn more about the romances,…
Windows in Time: Medford Celebrates Oregon’s 1934 Diamond Jubilee
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, ORAt the height of the Great Depression, Medford, a city of 11,000 inhabitants, staged a series of history-themed parades, exhibitions, contests and entertainments unlike anything Southern Oregon had ever seen. The week-long State Diamond Anniversary Jubilee of 1934 was an event for the ages! Local historian Larry Mullaly examines personalities, ideas, and circumstances that led…
Hanley Farm Clean Up Day
SOHS Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, ORHanley Farm Clean Up Day and Volunteer Orientation Get the farm and you prepared for our 2025 event season (and get a preview of all the great things to come)!…
Windows in Time: Restoring the Holly Theatre, Who & How, with George Kramer
Medford Public Library 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, United StatesThe Holly Theatre opened in 1930, screened its last movie in 1986, and was near demolition by 2002. Purchased by JeffersonLive in 2011, its restoration has been a long and fascinating journey, interrupted by COVID and other hurdles. This spring, the theatre reopened after a multi-million dollar restoration that has returned and updated its original interior and…
Windows in Time: Restoring the Holly Theatre, Who & How, with George Kramer
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, ORThe Holly Theatre opened in 1930, screened its last movie in 1986, and was near demolition by 2002. Purchased by JeffersonLive in 2011, its restoration has been a long and fascinating journey, interrupted by COVID and other hurdles. This spring, the theatre reopened after a multi-million dollar restoration that has returned and updated its original interior and…
Hanley Farm Heritage Plant Sale
SOHS Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, ORSaturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27 11am to 3pm (Members Only Special - 10am to 11am, April 26) SOHS Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point You'll find over…
SOHS Repurposing Sale
SOHS History Center 106 N. Central, Medford, ORFriday & Saturday, May 2 & 3 8am to 3pm Chairs, cabinets, tables, and much more! Come find a treasure to take home. We are NOT selling any items from our collections. Cash, Check, or Credit Card Accepted.
Windows in Time — Azoreans in the Applegate: The Murder of Antone Joseph
Medford Public Library 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, United StatesHeather Paladini will present a tale of the local figures connected to her home in Williams – a farmhouse built in 1900 on one of the original homesteads of the Applegate Valley. Beginning with the discovery of a letter and century-old postcard in the house, Heather will follow the lives of the people who called…
Windows in Time — Azoreans in the Applegate: The Murder of Antone Joseph
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, ORHeather Paladini will present a tale of the local figures connected to her home in Williams – a farmhouse built in 1900 on one of the original homesteads of the Applegate Valley. Beginning with the discovery of a letter and century-old postcard in the house, Heather will follow the lives of the people who called…
Windows in Time — Shreds and Patches: OSF Uncovered
Medford Public Library 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, United StatesA few days before his death, Angus Bowmer finally finished a two chapbook series entitled “Shreds and Patches.” These books were written primarily for his festival actors as a passing on of his thoughts and knowledge about the Ashland Elizabethan Stage. Long out of print and almost lost to history, these chapbooks have been recently uncovered.…
Windows in Time — Shreds and Patches: OSF Uncovered
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, ORA few days before his death, Angus Bowmer finally finished a two chapbook series entitled “Shreds and Patches.” These books were written primarily for his festival actors as a passing on…
1920s Summer Garden Party – Hanley Farm
SOHS Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, ORCome dressed in your 1920s finest! Join the Southern Oregon Historical Society as we usher in summer on Sunday, June 15, with a 1920s garden party at SOHS Hanley Farm,…
Windows in Time — Ashland’s Lithia Park Fountain: 500 Years of History
Medford Public Library 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, United StatesWith little-known stories and 40 images, Ashland historian Peter Finkle will share the incredible backstory of Ashland's 1916 Butler-Perozzi Fountain in Lithia Park. Join us to discover how our humble…