Jackson County Heritage Association


Jackson County Heritage Association                                                                                                                                                        Copyright 2026
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Jackson County Heritage Association
Special Events Schedule
 
March, 2026
 
Windows in Time Presentation - March 4 & 11, 2026 - Southern Oregon history doesn't stop at the state line! Mike Grifantini, a top historian in Siskiyou County, will talk about the cross-border Russell family, important information if you cherish our pioneer cemeteries: March 4 at noon in the large meeting room at the Medford Library March 11 at noon downstairs at the Ashland Library.  Windows in Time: Siskiyou County's Stone Carving Russell Family, 18+ YRS - Calendar - Jackson County Library Services.
 
Historic Jacksonville - 3/21/2025 - Daily Life Then and Now! 1900 vs. 2026.  How much has life changed in a century? Imagine life without a phone, internet, TV, electricity, running water, and more.
Step back 126 years to Jacksonville in 1900! Saturday, 2/28 45 minute tours between 12n and 3pm $8 (cash or check) 1870s Beekman House 470 E. California St. Jacksonville, OR historicjacksonville.org/then-and-now
 
April, 2026
 
Southern Oregon Railway Historical Society - Annual Sunday run days start on Sunday April 12th open from 11:00AM to 3:00PM.  Run days continue on the second and fourth Sundays through October. for more information go to soc-nrhs.org
 
Historic Jacksonville - 4/18/2026 - Daily Life Then and Now! 1900 vs. 2026.  How much has life changed in a century? Imagine life without a phone, internet, TV, electricity, running water, and more.
Step back 126 years to Jacksonville in 1900! Saturday, 2/28 45 minute tours between 12n and 3pm $8 (cash or check) 1870s Beekman House 470 E. California St. Jacksonville, OR historicjacksonville.org/then-and-now
 
Southern Oregon Historical Society - April 25 and 26 from 11AM to 3PM Hanley farm hosts its much-anticipated annual Heritage plant sale. SOHS Hanley Farm * 1053 Hanley Road * Central Point, OR
Admission: FREE You’ll want to save these Hanley Farm Heritage Plant sale dates: April 25 & 26!
SOHS Volunteers have potted over 70 varieties of plants for this sale, most of which are from Hanley Farm.
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There will be perennials and specialties like iris, both minis and some named varieties; lilacs, one of the first plants put in by Martha Hanley in the 1860s; and peonies, just like Grandma had in her garden! Other native plants include thimbleberry and snow-berry bushes. As well as drought tolerant plants, February bloomers, plus a few said to be deer resistant!
 
Back again are heirloom tomato and pepper seedlings from Terri Steinhorst. A big thank you to her and the other volunteers who pot and raise plants for the sale. PLUS, there will be a special raffle prize, a scavenger hunt, new interpretive signs, and an exhibit of Hanley women and their contribution to the beautiful Hanley Farm Living History Museum landscape!
 
May, 2026
 
Woodville Museum - May 14th - 6:00PM to 8:00PM Honoring Mayor Pam VanArsdale.
 
Historic Jacksonville - 5/16/2026 - Daily Life Then and Now! 1900 vs. 2026.  How much has life changed in a century? Imagine life without a phone, internet, TV, electricity, running water, and more.
Step back 126 years to Jacksonville in 1900! Saturday, 2/28 45 minute tours between 12n and 3pm $8 (cash or check) 1870s Beekman House 470 E. California St. Jacksonville, OR historicjacksonville.org/then-and-now
 
Woodville Museum - May 29-30 - 9:00AM to 4:00PM Spring Yard Sale.
 
June, 2026
 
Woodville Museum - June 27-29 - 72nd Annual Rogue Rive National Rooster Crow.
 
July, 2026
 
Woodville Museum - July 3rd - 10:00AM to 2:00PM Woodville Museum 40th Anniversary Party.
 
August, 2026
 
 
September, 2026
 
 
October, 2026
 
The members of the Jackson County Heritage Association are dedicated to the preservation of the heritage of Jackson County for the future. The Association members participate in, plan and assist with various community events and activities: honoring veterans, school programs, off-site speakers, demonstrations, presentations, senior programs and parades to name a few.
 
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