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SOHS is thrilled to announce plans for a new museum!

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A new museum is coming, sooner than you might think! The 76-year-old Southern Oregon Historical Society has announced plans to re-establish a public history museum. For many years SOHS operated…

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In-Person Exhibits Return to SOHS!

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The Southern Oregon Historical Society is one step closer to a new museum with the February 1st opening of rotating exhibits in our History Center lobby! From 12:00 to 4:00…

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SOHS 2022 Volunteer Recognition

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On October 13 SOHS acknowledged the dedication and commitment of our incredible volunteers with a celebration in their honor. Click on the names to read more about these amazing supporters…

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Monthly Miscellany: October Edition

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Here’s where we share stories, events and interesting tidbits you may have missed in the last month. Get social with SOHS This Facebook post about the test program Apple brought…

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11th Annual Scarecrow Festival

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Thanks to everyone who attended SOHS Hanley Farm’s Annual Scarecrow Festival. Thanks to each of you, it was a super success! About the festival, one volunteer shared several happy moments, including: A…

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Michael Hanley IV and the Mitchell Wagon

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In October Southern Oregon Historical Society had a very special visitor; we welcomed Michael Hanley IV, great-grandson of Michael Finley Hanley, one of Jackson County’s early settlers whose family played…

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From the Collection: Veteran’s Day

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Did you know that no matter the day of the week, Veteran’s Day always falls on the 11th day of the 11th month? The enduring timing of this federal holiday…

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November Windows in Time

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Remarkable Women in Southern Oregon History with Anna Sloan Women have long been making history in Southern Oregon. In this talk, Dr. Anna Sloan will highlight the stories of just…

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SOHS Endorsed for $500,000 Capital Construction Grant from the State

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The Southern Oregon Historical Society is one of 17 out of 35 applicants being endorsed by the CulturalAdvocacy Coalition of Oregon (CACO) for an Oregon State Legislature Cultural Resources EconomicFund…

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SOHS Receives National Grant to Preserve Historic Film

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The National Film Preservation Foundation, created in 1966 by the U.S. Congress to help save the nation’s film heritage, has announced a grant award to the Southern Oregon Historical Society…

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