SOHS MISSION
To make history come alive by collecting, preserving,
and sharing the stories and artifacts of our common heritage.
In 1946
the Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) was formally organized to
save the 1883 Jackson County Courthouse in Jacksonville; its white
cupola can be seen throughout the town. In the decades since, SOHS has
grown to become one of the finest regional historical societies in the
West.
SOHS operates the
Jacksonville and
Children's Museums, the History Store,
Historical Research Library, several other historic properties of interest including the C.C. Beekman Bank,
C.C. Beekman House, the
U.S. Hotel, and the 37-acre 1850s era
Hanley Farm located just outside of Jacksonville.
We also offer
educational programs for children, families, and adults. Our annual
Children’s Heritage Fair, for example, provides an exciting day of
hands-on history activities to more than 2,500 fourth graders from
elementary schools in Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath Counties.
In addition to state-of-the-art museum exhibits and educational outreach, SOHS publishes an acclaimed quarterly magazine,
Southern Oregon Heritage Today, with in-depth articles focusing on Southern Oregon’s remarkable history.
SOHS is a 501(c)3 private, non-profit, member-supported organization.
Learn more about becoming an
SOHS member today.
All information is from Southern Oregon Historical Society.