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66th Annual Tallman Arts Festival

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

Don’t miss the 66th annual Tallman Arts Festival, featuring every type of art imaginable on the Rock County Historical Society campus. The arts festival is an entire weekend of art, music, food, drink, and family activities. Mark your calendar for 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4 for the arts festival. Admission […]

Rock County Legacies Exhibit Grand (re-) Opening: The Heartbeat of Janesville’s GM

RCHS Museum and Visitors Center 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville, WI, United States

Take a tour of the revamped and refreshed Rock County Legacies Exhibit! Join us for the grand (re-) opening on August 21 from 5 – 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, Janesville-built cars, food trucks, cash bar, and more! View a newly donated 1927 Series AA Chevy Capitol, new artifacts, photographs, uniforms, and much more memorabilia […]

Art Tour

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

An Art Infusion weekend special event at the Lincoln-Tallman Museum. Discover the passions of early Rock County residents through the art they cherished. Surprising stories are revealed when you learn about the subject matter and artists represented in this amazing collection of 19th century Art. 1 hour guided tour of the 19th Century Art in […]

$20.00

Art Tour

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

An Art Infusion weekend special event at the Lincoln-Tallman Museum. Discover the passions of early Rock County residents through the art they cherished. Surprising stories are revealed when you learn about the subject matter and artists represented in this amazing collection of 19th century Art. 1 hour guided tour of the 19th Century Art in […]

$20.00

19th Century Rock County Art, “Wine”, and Lots of Laughs

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

An Art Infusion Weekend special event at the Tallman Carriage House, 450 N. Jackson. Unwind from the day or launch your evening with an interactive presentation of 19th Century Art. Learn the intriguing stories behind twelves pieces of art cherished by early Rock County residents. Guests will be offered a chance to play along, role-playing […]

$21.00 – $30.00

Society for Anomalous Studies Presents: School “Spirit”

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

Does School Spirit persist in the paranormal realm? Join the Society for Anomalous Studies (SAS) and RCHS for an evening at the Tallman Carriage House as SAS presents paranormal findings from investigations of schools and other educational locations. See and hear the evidenced captured in old colleges, Carnegie libraries, one room schoolhouses and abandoned high […]

$10.00 – $20.00

A Bewitching Tale

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

A chilling hysteria swept Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 resulting in the prosecution and execution of those who allegedly practiced witchcraft. Listen as Tom Skinner uncovers the grim truths of the period with a focus on the causes, accusers, victims, and how it all finally came to an end. Presenter Tom Skinner is a direct descendent […]

$10.00 – $20.00

Society for Anomalous Studies Presents: School “Spirit”

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

Does School Spirit persist in the paranormal realm? Join the Society for Anomalous Studies (SAS) and RCHS for an evening at the Tallman Carriage House as SAS presents paranormal findings from investigations of schools and other educational locations. See and hear the evidenced captured in old colleges, Carnegie libraries, one room schoolhouses and abandoned high […]

$10.00 – $20.00

A Bewitching Tale

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

A chilling hysteria swept Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 resulting in the prosecution and execution of those who allegedly practiced witchcraft. Listen as Tom Skinner uncovers the grim truths of the period with a focus on the causes, accusers, victims, and how it all finally came to an end. Presenter Tom Skinner is a direct descendent […]

$10.00 – $20.00

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 Museum. With 150 trees and decorations inside the historic mansion, each uniquely bejeweled by local businesses, non-profits, families, and volunteers. Children 12 & under: Free.

$15.00

Exclusive Exhibit: Historic Wedding Gowns & Firearms

Lincoln-Tallman Museum 440 N Jackson St., Janesville, WI, United States +1 more

Step into history at the Lincoln-Tallman Museum with this extraordinary exhibit featuring more than 40 wedding gowns and over 50 firearms. This collection is a captivating exploration of style, craftsmanship, and innovation across centuries.

$15.00

Up Close with David Stavlo

RCHS Museum and Visitors Center 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville, WI, United States

Enhance your exhibit experience and join us on Saturday morning, March 8, as local gunsmith and firearms historian David Stavlo narrates the stories behind historic firearms currently on display at the Rock County Historical Society Museum and Visitor Center. An experienced speaker, Stavlo is the co-owner of Lodgewood Mfg, an antique gun shop in Janesville, […]

$25.00

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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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RCHS Museum & Visitor Center
426 N. Jackson St.
Janesville, WI  53548
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440 N. Jackson St.
Janesville, WI  53548
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