Where Past Meets Present

Trees, garland, ribbon … and thousands of lights!

Discover the magic as you stroll the beautiful Lincoln-Tallman Museum at the 2024 Holiday Tree Show. With 150 trees and decorations inside the historic mansion, each uniquely bejeweled by a local businesses, nonprofits, families, or volunteers.

Hours

RCHS Legacies Museum & Artisan's Gift Shop

426 N. Jackson, Janesville, WI


Thursday, Friday, Saturday
10 AM - 4 PM

Additional hours
during the HolidayTree Show
at the Lincoln-Tallman Museum

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Tours

Experience the Lincoln-Tallman House or take the newest tour of several buildings with thousands of artifacts!

Events & Programming

View our calendar, invite friends, buy tickets and most importantly, have fun!

Rentals

Host your wedding, social event, or business meeting at one of our beautiful venues!

Membership

Receive members-only benefits while supporting our mission of collecting, preserving and sharing history!

Exhibits

Explore an array of fascinating collections and artifacts.

Archives

Discover your family’s roots, find historic photos, and much more in the Tallman Archives.

Our Mission

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The Rock County Historical Society enriches and engages the communities in Rock County, Wisconsin through preservation and dissemination of the unique history and heritage of our area.

 

Gathering here today in the Rock River Valley, the Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) acknowledges the Indigenous People whose ancestors thrived for thousands of years in this region. RCHS welcomes all the First Nations as the nations pass along their native language and traditions to younger generations.

Learn more about RCHS

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Visit Us

RCHS Museum & Visitor Center
426 N. Jackson St.
Janesville, WI  53548
(608) 756-4509
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Lincoln Tallman Museum
440 N. Jackson St.
Janesville, WI  53548
(608) 756-4509
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