Celebrate the archaeology and history of our region at the Archaeology Roadshow taking place at historic Hanley Farm just outside of Jacksonville (1053 Hanley Road) on Thursday, August 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Phoenix, OR (August 7, 2026) – After three years of planning and construction, the Phoenix Branch Library Pollinator Garden will open to the public after a ribbon cutting at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 20.
Medford, OR (July 29, 2026) – The history of St. Mary’s School, from its beginnings in Jacksonville in 1865 to its move to Medford in 1908, will be presented at the upcoming Windows in Time lecture. Presenter Kevin Keating will showcase the famous alums, sports championships, and the institution’s revival today as a premier school.
ACKSONVILLE, OR – Those crafty Victorians! Join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. on Saturday, August 15, at the 1870s Cornelius C. Beekman House Museum, for a look at Victorian Hobbies and Crafts. From 12n through 3 pm costumed docents will lead 1-hour tours highlighting popular 19th Century leisure time activities and the Beekmans own hobbies, crafts, and collections.
Do you like classic cars? Then mark your calendar for Saturday, August 1, when the Southern Oregon Historical Society will be displaying “Cars through History” between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at SOHS Hanley Farm
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Learn how to spot and identify animal tracks, splash around in a stream to check out aquatic bugs, and play "survival of the fish-est." Join the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Jackson County Parks, and Rogue River Watershed Council for Wildlife Wisdom every Saturday from July 18 to Aug. 15.
ACKSONVILLE, OR—Americans were on the move during the second half of the 19th Century! In the span of 50 years, transportation options advanced from horseback, wagon or buggy, stagecoach, and sailing ship, to railroad, steamship and automobile.
July 11 * 11am-3pm (Lunch served at Noon)
Tickets: Adults/$20 * Children 12 & Under/$10 Purchase Tickets online at https://sohs.org/bbq/
Medford, OR (June 24, 2026) – In honor of our nation's 250th birthday, this upcoming talk will review the events, personalities, and context of Jackson County's past American Independence celebrations. Some surprises are in store! The first lecture will take place at the Medford Library on Wednesday, July 1 at 12:00 PM. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, another will happen the following week on Wednesday, July 8 at 12:00 PM at the Ashland Library.