Jacksonville Cemetery

Special Fund Raiser
The dinner is a fund raiser for the Friends of Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery and will be hosted by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. All funds raised will go towards the total restoration of the Ish Family Block. The all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will include salad, garlic bread, dessert and coffee. Cost of the dinner is $12 for adults and $5 for children, age 12 and under. Dinner will be served in the dining room of the IOOF building located on Oregon Street, corner of Main Street, next to the Good Bean and across from Old City Hall. Tickets will be available at the Jacksonville Visitor’s Center, located next to the Post Office and will also be available at the door on the evening of the dinner. Please join us for a great meal and help support a very important Jacksonville restoration project. The FOJHC is most appreciative of the IOOF for their generosity and support of this major project in Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery.

Fund Raiser
If you were fortunate enough to have attended Meet the Pioneers in October 2012, or if you missed the tours, here is a great opportunity to see the movie, Meet the Pioneers – 2012 on DVD. Thanks to the generosity of Bill and Debbie Miller, who took video of both our 2011 and 2012 productions and produced this wonderful and fun DVD, allowing us to preserve and share this outstanding tour with all. Showings of the 2012 DVD, approximately one hour in length, will be on Saturday, March 9 at 4:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. in the Naversen Room of the Jacksonville Library (please use the California Street entrance). Seating is limited so be sure to arrive early. While there is no fee to attend the showings, donations would be greatly appreciated. This is a fund raiser for the restoration of the Ish family block, located in the IOOF Section of Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery. Following the showing there will be time set a side for Q&A about the making of Meet the Pioneers and what it takes to put this program on each year. We may even have some of our Players in the audience! Please visit our Meet the Pioneers page on this website to see pictures from our 2012 program, information about Meet the Pioneers 2013, and a short Promo video from our 2011 program. We look forward to seeing you on March 9, 2013, for one of these special showings.

New Volunteers Welcome
It is time to clean up the winter debris and get the cemetery ready for spring. Join us, the Boosters Club, Masonic and IOOF Lodges, and other community volunteers in a general clean up of the cemetery grounds. Bring gloves to wear, leaf rakes, gas operated blowers and meet at the Sexton’s Tool House, top of the Cemetery Road. Coffee and morning refreshments will be provided. This is a great opportunity for students to give back to their community and also earn credits towards Community Service Projects

Third Saturday of the month on April 20, June 15, July 20, August 17, and September 21 (please note there is no workshop in May)
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Want to Get Involved - Great Volunteer Project
Many of the grave markers are covered in moss and lichen and with time, have darkened and become quite difficult to read. Join us and learn the latest techniques and tools to safely clean these stones. This is a hands-on workshop so dress accordingly. All the necessary cleaning supplies and materials will be provided. You may want to bring a stool to sit on while working, sun screen and a hat. Meet at the Sexton’s Tool House, top of the Cemetery Road, for instructions and to pick up supplies. For more information, call 541 826-9939 or email info@friendsjvillecemetery.org

Second Saturday of the month on May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, and September 14
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

All New Topics for 2013
Returning for its 3rd year is our History Saturday Program in Jacksonville’s beautiful Pioneer Cemetery. Presentations will start promptly at 10:00 a.m. and take approximately 90 minutes. This year we will be offering all new fun, informative, and interesting topics that we are sure you will enjoy.

This type of tour may not be suitable for the very young. Advance registration is not required. Meet your Docents at the Sexton’s Tool House, top of the Cemetery Road near the flag pole. Parking is available within the cemetery grounds. Dress for the weather and be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

There is no fee for the tours although, donations are accepted and help to support ongoing restoration and preservation efforts.

A complete Program Schedule can be found under the Guided Tours section of this website.

For more information, call 541 826-9939 or email info@friendsjvillecemetery.org

Volunteers needed
It is time to prepare the cemetery for the Memorial Day Holiday and for the arrival of all the families and visitors who will be visiting and paying their respects over the three day weekend. Join the FOJHC, Jacksonville Boosters, the Masons, Odd Fellows, and all our other community volunteers for our Annual Spring Clean-up. Bring gloves to wear, rakes, gas blowers, weed whackers, lawn mowers, pruning shears and meet at the Sexton’s Tool House, top of the Cemetery Road. Coffee, water, and morning refreshments will be available. Great way to give back to the community and help care for one of Jacksonville’s many treasures. Students, this is a great opportunity to earn credits towards Community Service Projects.

Honor our Veterans
Members of the Friends of Jacksonville’s Historic Cemetery will be in the cemetery to help families, friends, and visitors locate the gravesites of loved ones. Our staff will provide information about the cemetery and answer questions. Volunteers place flags on our Veterans’ graves and around the cemetery in honor of our fallen heroes. This is a great opportunity for families to learn about our organization and for us to meet the next of kin of those buried in this beautiful and peaceful cemetery.

Volunteers Needed
Please join the FOJHC, Jacksonville Boosters Club, the Masonic and IOOF Lodges, and other community volunteers for our fall clean-up of the cemetery grounds. Bring gloves to wear, rakes, gas blowers, pruning shears and meet at the Sexton’s Tool House, top of the Cemetery Road. Coffee, water, and morning refreshments will be provided. It is a great way to welcome in the fall season and give something back to the community. This is a good way for students to earn credits toward their Community Service Projects.