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75th Anniversary Celebration

Rock County Historical Society Campus 440 N Jackson St, Janesville, WI, United States

The Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) welcomes all to attend its 75th anniversary party at the RCHS Campus, 440 N. Jackson Street in Janesville. The event, sponsored by Prent Corporation and Goex, is free and features a host of activities. • Grand opening of the newly renovated historic Stonehouse. Live cooking demonstrations on the first […]

CLOSED Labor Day Holiday Weekend

426 N. Jackson St., Janesville, WI, United States

RCHS wishes you a safe and Happy Labor Day! The museums and offices on the Rock County Historical Society campus are closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of the Labor Day holiday weekend. Museums and offices reopen at 10 AM on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Rock County Historical Hauntings

Tallman Carriage House 450 N. Jackson St., Janesville, WI, United States

The Society for Anomalous Studies (SAS), a Janesville based paranormal research team, will be sharing the history, their stories, and the paranormal evidence they have captured from the many locations they have investigated in Rock County. The program features historical locations in Beloit, Milton, Edgerton, and Janesville. Join them for this unique and at times […]

Rock County Historical Hauntings

Tallman Carriage House 450 N. Jackson St., Janesville, WI, United States

The Society for Anomalous Studies (SAS), a Janesville based paranormal research team, will be sharing the history, their stories, and the paranormal evidence they have captured from the many locations they have investigated in Rock County. The program features historical locations in Beloit, Milton, Edgerton, and Janesville. Join them for this unique and at times […]

CLOSED – Private Event

All RCHS Museums and the Artisan's Gift Shop will be closed for a private event on Saturday, November 18.

Event Series Holiday Tree Show

Holiday Tree Show

Lincoln-Tallman Museum 440 N Jackson St., Janesville, WI, United States

Discover the magic as you stroll the beautiful Lincoln-Tallman House. With more than 100 trees and decorations inside the historic mansion, each is uniquely bejeweled by a local business, nonprofit or family.

$15.00

Christmas Karaoke

Tallman Carriage House 450 N. Jackson St., Janesville, WI, United States

Enjoy an evening of holiday fun for adults at Karaoke Night! DJ Show Grizz Productions will lead the festivities in the Tallman Carriage House. Includes appetizers and cash bar. Tickets: $10 per person. Call RCHS at 608-756-4509 or purchase at the door.

Holiday Closure

The museums and offices on the RCHS Campus are closed December 24th and December 25th.

Happy New Year!

The museums on the RCHS Campus are closed December 31 - January 10.  The 2024 Winter Schedule begins January 11, 2024. The RCHS Legacies Museum, including the General Motors Exhibit, and the Artisan's Gift Shop will be open Thursday-Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM. The Lincoln-Tallman Museum will be closed until tours resume January […]

Quilts, Textiles, and Antique Sewing Machines

Tallman Carriage House 450 N. Jackson St., Janesville, WI, United States

Join us at the Tallman Carriage House for a bed turning presentation of 19th century quilts from the Lincoln-Tallman Museum collection, a visiting display and demonstration of antique sewing machines, and a curated display of textiles. Tickets. $15.00 Admission supports the preservation and education operations of the Rock County Historical Society.

$15.00

Quilts, Textiles, and Antique Sewing Machines

Tallman Carriage House 450 N. Jackson St., Janesville, WI, United States

Join us at the Tallman Carriage House for a bed turning presentation of 19th century quilts from the Lincoln-Tallman Museum collection, a visiting display and demonstration of antique sewing machines, and a curated display of textiles. Tickets. $15.00. Admission supports the preservation and education operations of the Rock County Historical Society.

$15.00

Quilts, Textiles, and Antique Sewing Machines

Tallman Carriage House 450 N. Jackson St., Janesville, WI, United States

Join us at the Tallman Carriage House for a bed turning presentation of 19th century quilts from the Lincoln-Tallman Museum collection, a visiting display and demonstration of antique sewing machines, and a curated display of textiles. Tickets. $15.00 Admission supports the preservation and education operations of the Rock County Historical Society.

$15.00