Winter Wonderland at SOHS Hanley Farm
SOHS Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, ORThis year, SOHS Hanley Farm becomes a magical place for 3 nights this December when over 20,000 lights illuminate this national historic landmark! Come out to the farm and wander through the holiday lights with your friends and loved ones. This is a walking tour under…
Holidays at Hanley
SOHS Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, OROne day only, December 26 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, is your chance to see the Hanley House decorated for the Holidays. Three generations of the family lived in the house for over 100 years and you will see how the house was decorated across the years. This is a rare chance at a peek…
SOHS Annual Meeting
Jacksonville City Hall 206 North 5th Street, Jacksonville, OR, United States*Sorry, ticket sales have ended . * A new era is dawning for the Southern Oregon Historical Society! Yes, we’re in the midst of significant challenges and change, but they…
SOHS Historical Comic Strip Contest – Submission Deadline
Become a story maker of Southern Oregon's history! Our Historical Comic Strip Contest is currently open, and entries are due by April 22nd. Usually when we learn about our past…
SOHS HANLEY FARM: 2024 ANNUAL HERITAGE PLANT SALE!
SOHS Hanley Farm’s 2024 signature spring event, the Annual Heritage Plant Sale, will be held at Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, April 27 and 28, 11am to 3pm. Admission is…
Green Springs Highway Centennial
A program and driving tour celebrating the centennial of the Green Springs Highway between Klamath Falls and Ashland are being offered by the Klamath County Museum and the Medford-based Southern…
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents: “Out in the Valley: Southern Oregon LGBTQ History”
Medford Public Library 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, United StatesWindows in Time Presentations for June: June 5th, 12 pm, at the Medford library. June 12th, 12 pm, at the Ashland library. Using items from the SOHS Collection as a…
Windows in Time Lecture Series Presents: “Out in the Valley: Southern Oregon LGBTQ History”
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, ORWindows in Time Presentations for June: June 5th, 12 pm, at the Medford library. June 12th, 12 pm, at the Ashland library. Using items from the SOHS Collection as a…
1920s Summer Garden Party – Hanley Farm
SOHS Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, ORCome dressed in your 1920s finest! Help us usher in summer with a garden party filled with live music, good drinks, tasty bites, and great company! Your $20 ticket includes: Concert on the lawn (6-8pm) by "The Bathtub Gin Serenaders," playing pre-WWII hot jazz and early blues classics from the American songbook. An exclusive "one…
Windows in Time Lecture – “Ashland’s Cultural Journey: 1850s Pioneers to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.”
Medford Public Library 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, United StatesJuly 3rd, 12 pm, at the Medford library. July 10th, 12 pm, at the Ashland library. Want to know why the founder of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival ended up living…
Windows in Time Lecture – “Ashland’s Cultural Journey: 1850s Pioneers to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.”
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, ORJuly 3rd, 12 pm, at the Medford library. July 10th, 12 pm, at the Ashland library. Want to know why the founder of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival ended up living…
Cars Through History – Hanley Farm
SOHS Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, ORCome on out to enjoy classic cars, and muscle cars from the 60 years from 1910 to 1969. Learn about the cars the Hanleys had in that era. Exhibit about Hanley Cars at the farm, children’s activities, food, take a photo in a Model A, visit the Southern Oregon Historical Society’s 1946 Fire Truck. Vote…
Windows in Time Lecture – “Mining the Archives: Recent Discoveries Among the Glass Negatives”
Medford Public Library 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, United StatesAugust 7th, 12 pm, at the Medford library. August 14th, 12 pm, at the Ashland library. Join Ben Truwe for an update on discoveries made during SOHS' ongoing glass negative…
Windows in Time Lecture – “Mining the Archives: Recent Discoveries Among the Glass Negatives”
Ashland Library 410 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, ORAugust 7th, 12 pm, at the Medford library. August 14th, 12 pm, at the Ashland library. Join Ben Truwe for an update on discoveries made during SOHS' ongoing glass negative…
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?…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…