Windows in Time: History of St. Mary's in Jacksonville from 1865 to Today

Name: Windows in Time: History of St. Mary's in Jacksonville from 1865 to Today
Start: 2026-08-12T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-12T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Ashland Library

About

This lecture covers the history of St. Mary's School, from its beginnings in Jacksonville in 1865 to its move to Medford in 1908 and attempts to shut it down—including a famous anti-Catholic law overturned by the Supreme Court. Presenter Kevin Keating will showcase the school's notable alums, sports championships, and its revival today as a premier institution.

The monthly Windows in Time lunchtime lectures feature well-known writers and historians bringing alive the people, values, and events that shaped Southern Oregon's heritage. Lectures are jointly sponsored by the Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Library Services, presented in Medford (first Wednesdays) and Ashland (second Wednesdays).