The Taste Of History was born during a Medford Urban Renewal Agency Marketing Committee brainstorming session in the fall of 2004. The purpose of the event was to showcase Downtown Medford and feature a walking tour of the historic buildings that had been renovated utilizing the faŤade grant improvement program that was funded by Medford Urban Renewal Agency.
Several of The Medford Urban Renewal Agency Marketing Committee Board Members and a couple of local volunteers worked long and hard to make The Taste Of History become a reality. With little or no funding and just six short months of planning this group of visionaries came together and made the impossible happen for Downtown Medford.
In June of 2005, The Taste Of History held its first ever highly successful event in Downtown Medford. Twelve different historic buildings were on the self-guided tour that started in Vogel Plaza and proceeded throughout Downtown. Musicians were on several street corners and in several of the historic locations. Local artists displayed their talents in each of the tour locations. Local and regional wineries, local restaurants and various confectionaries were serving samples at each location on the tour. Participants in The Taste Of History received a commemorative wine glass that they carried with them throughout the tour and took home as a souvenir. Everyone attending said this was one of the best events of its kind and an incredible breakthrough for Downtown Medford. Now the tradition continues annually in June.
Please join us in celebrating the rich history of Downtown Medford. Come see why we say Medford is A City In Bloom!
The Taste Of History was born during a Medford Urban Renewal Agency Marketing Committee brainstorming session in the fall of 2004. The purpose of the event was to showcase Downtown Medford and feature a walking tour of the historic buildings that had been renovated utilizing the façade grant improvement program that was funded by Medford Urban Renewal Agency.
Several of The Medford Urban Renewal Agency Marketing Committee Board Members and a couple of local volunteers worked long and hard to make The Taste Of History become a reality. With little or no funding and just six short months of planning this group of visionaries came together and made the impossible happen for Downtown Medford.
In June of 2005, The Taste Of History held its first ever highly successful event in Downtown Medford. Twelve different historic buildings were on the self-guided tour that started in Vogel Plaza and proceeded throughout Downtown. Musicians were on several street corners and in several of the historic locations. Local artists displayed their talents in each of the tour locations. Local and regional wineries, local restaurants and various confectionaries were serving samples at each location on the tour. Participants in The Taste Of History received a commemorative wine glass that they carried with them throughout the tour and took home as a souvenir. Everyone attending said this was one of the best events of its kind and an incredible breakthrough for Downtown Medford. In June of 2006, the tradition continued with another highly successful event in Downtown Medford.
With approximately 15 historic locations on the tour, The 2007 Taste Of History promises to be bigger and better than ever. The 2007 Taste Of History will also include more musicians, artists, wineries and food samples. Please join us in celebrating the rich history of Downtown Medford the 2nd Saturday in June. Come see why we say Medford is A City In Bloom!
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