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SOHS announces a new History: Made by You exhibit, in honor of National Bike MonthPedaling History: The Roll of Bicycles in Jackson County explores how the bicycle has impacted the Rogue Valley, from the high wheel ordinary of the 1880s to how people ride their bicycles today.

        All are invited to the Opening Reception!
                    Thursday, May 24, 2012
                        7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
                SOU Student Union, Main Floor

SOHS partnered with the SOU Bike Program to produce Pedaling History. Working hand-in-hand, SOHS and the SOU Bike Program together developed, researched, and designed this community-focused traveling exhibit. Pedaling History will be at the SOU Student Union through June 17.


Pioneer Summer Camp at Historic Hanley Farm 2012


Registration is open through July 9, 2012

Hanley Farm
1053 Hanley Road (Hwy 238), Central Point, OR
Two Weeklong Sessions: July 16-20 and July 23-27

Recent Announcements

  • Hanley Farm Added to Oregon Heritage Women's History Project Significant Site Listing In celebration of 100 years of Oregon's women's right to vote, the Women's History Project is collecting information about important places throughout Oregon relating to women's ...
    Posted by Amy Drake
  • New History: Made by You Exhibit on Pedaling History: The Roll of Bicycling in Jackson County Have you ever wondered how Oregon became so bicycling friendly?In 1970, Don Stathos, avid bicyclist and Republican state representative from Jacksonville, was almost sideswiped by a car as he ...
    Posted May 11, 2012 10:28 AM by Amy Drake
  • Call for Nominations The Southern Oregon Historical Society is accepting nominations of candidates for election to its Board of Trustees. Members are invited to submit nominations of individuals committed to the Society's ...
    Posted Mar 14, 2012 11:12 AM by Office Manager
  • Fruit Growers League Archives are online Orchards and the people who cultivated them are part of the history of the Rogue Valley.  SOHS is pleased to add the archives of the Fruit Growers League to our ...
    Posted Apr 17, 2012 9:17 AM by Office Manager
  • History: Made by You Exhibit Moves to the Rogue Valley Airport Wire by Wire: How the Telephone, Fencing, and Electricity Came to Lake Creek will be on display at the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport from February 22 through March 21 ...
    Posted Feb 20, 2012 11:38 AM by Amy Drake
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