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Jacksonville
Shopping & Historic Tour
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Now
 Situated
in the Heart of the Oregon Western Territory the
words, “There’s Gold in those hills !”, were quietly
heard and in 1851, just a few years after the 1849
San Francisco Gold Rush, thousands flocked to the
Southern Oregon town of
Jacksonville.
The town
today looks much like it did back then with
Victorian-Charm, Original brick store fronts and
Saloon-style shops and showcased historical displays
with character as rich as, well “Gold!".
Hollywood has chosen this location several times to
film westerns with the appearance of Robert Duvall,
Kirk Douglas and others.
The
shopping is some
of the best in Oregon! There will also be the
opportunity to visit the
Southern Oregon Historical Museum.
This
trip is just 30 minutes from Ashland and on our trip
you may even visit an Artisan Crafted Winery in
route to experience some of Southern Oregon’s
award-winning wines and cheeses.
Tour
Time 3.5 hours inclusive of a narrated professional
guide, transport and winery admission. We leave
daily at 11 am or 1:00 pm
Cost: $49.50
(Per person, please book
at least 24-48 hours in advance.)
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The Man Behind
the Name
 In 1852, Peter Britt (1819-1905)
arrived in the small, rowdy mining camp of
Jacksonville with $5 in his pocket and a wagon full
of photography equipment. Like thousands before him,
the Swiss immigrant came to America, and to the
West, to make a new life for himself.
By the
time he died, half a century later, Britt was one of
Oregon's most celebrated citizens. Through thousands
of photographs, he chronicled 50 years of life and
growth in Southern Oregon. Miners, farmers,
ranchers, builders, bankers, merchants, clergymen
and families were all captured by Britt's lens.
From
Jacksonville's inauspicious beginnings in the 1850s
to Southern Oregon's agricultural prominence at the
turn of the century, Britt's images tell the stories
of those who settled and transformed our region.
But
Britt's camera represents only one aspect of his
contribution to Oregon history. A fervent believer
in the agricultural promise of the Rogue Valley,
Britt planted the first fruit trees in the region
and opened Oregon's first winery. At various times
he was a miner, packer, financier, bee-keeper and
meteorologist.
Evidence
of Peter Britt's remarkable life is still visible on
the Britt hill where his home and gardens once
stood. It is now a County Park preserved with many
of Britt's original trees still producing fruit, and
the Sequoia sapling Britt planted on the day his
first child was born in 1862 standing more than 200
feet tall.
Today
the former Britt Estate hosts the world-class open
air Britt Music Festivals
that offer entertainment from June-September,
under-the stars, featuring the best in Jazz to
Classical - Rock to Country Venues as exciting as
larger metro regions offer.
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Now
Main Source Tours Terms and Conditions
- Daily
tours are designed to accommodate a
minimum of 2 and we have hosted up to 35
people.
- Out tour
guides are professional hosts and our
transport vehicles are custom
air-conditioned vans, suburbans or
in some cases buses.
- Tours
are asked to be paid in advance.
- Guests
are asked to arrive at either the Main
Source office at 60 North Main on the
Plaza, Ashland or the designated pick-up
point 5 minutes before scheduled
departure time.
- There
are refunds for no-shows, but
cancellations received more than 48
hours prior to tour date will result in
a refund of 85% of the reservation price
to cover our handling costs.
- Smoking
is not permitted on our vehicles or in
the wineries. There are designated
outdoor places for smoking. We are not
responsible for lost or stolen articles
left on board any of our vehicles or at
wineries.
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