Where Past Meets Present

Small piano

Artifact #: 1969.152.2 Location: M6-16 2B More information: Schoenhut miniature piano.

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Doll – China Head

Artifact #: 1972.31.4 Location: INV-M-111 More information: China head with blonde hair and blue eyes, c. 1900.

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Doll “Alice”

Artifact #: 1968.133.2 Location: INV-M-111 More information: “Alice” given to Alice Gannott in 1901 when she was about 5 yrs old. Bisque head and arms.

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Janesville Coaster Wagon

Artifact #: 1988.33. Location: MC-10 More information: Received by Richard J. Beck as a prize in 1922 from Wisconsin News Company for a Coloring Contest.

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Model airplanes

Artifact #: 1999.9.5-.6 Location: INV-M-69 More information: Post WWII Model of a silver P38 Mustang

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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.

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