SOUTHERN OREGON HISTORY
SOPTV presents a celebration of southern Oregon’s rich history through our award-winning historical programs.
ROSEBURG BLAST: A Catastrophe and Its Heroes
A sleepy town in Oregon is awakened by fire. Spectators are drawn to the center of town not knowing the worst is yet to come. Rescue workers rush to the scene only to be among the first victims of a series of terrible explosions. Before the night is over, everything within a 50-block radius of a single explosive-packed truck is in ruins. When the firestorm finally dies down, Roseburg and its citizens are changed forever.
A SOUTH ROAD TO OREGON: The History of the Applegate Trail
Traces the construction and controversy surrounding the long, treacherous southern branch of the Oregon Trail from Fort Hall, Idaho through parts of Nevada, California, and southern Oregon into the settlements of the lush Willamette Valley.
CRATER LAKE: Mirror of Heaven
The story of Crater Lake weaves together the chronicles of Native Americans and European settlers, with a truly gripping race through the politics of conservation at the turn of the century.
CAMP WHITE STORY: Southern Oregon Goes To War
This documentary chronicles the transformation of rural southern Oregon during World War II.
OREGON FINDS: Logging’s Living Past
A 30 minute travel documentary showcasing Oregon’s logging history through four very different logging museums.
SOUTHERN OREGON STORIES: The War
In an effort to preserve an important piece of history and the contributions of southern Oregon’s local veterans, SOPTV interviewed eight area residents for their stories of World War II.
HOMETOWN HEROES: The Johnny Hampshire Story
Commemorates Grants Pass native Johnny Hampshire, a Flying Tiger and war hero.
OREGON LEGENDS: The John Dellenback Story
This program explores what motivated and formed Oregon legislator John Dellenback, a man of faith and conscience.
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A SOUTH ROAD TO OREGON: THE HISTORY OF THE APPLEGATE TRAIL
Early settlers coming to Oregon crossed vast plains, foreboding mountains
and hot deserts, only to find their biggest challenge - navigating the
dangerous Columbia River. Inspired to find an alternative route, immigrants founded the Applegate Trail in 1846. A SOUTH ROAD TO OREGON: THE HISTORY OF THE APPLEGATE TRAIL traces the construction and controversy
surrounding this long, treacherous southern branch of the Oregon Trail
from Fort Hall, Idaho through parts of Nevada, California and southern
Oregon into the settlements of the lush Willamette Valley. The story is
told through historically accurate reenactments based on diaries, journals
and letters of the principle historic figures and interviews from immigrants? descendants. Narrated by well-known historian and columnist
Russell Sadler.
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