Where Past Meets Present

Sharing Stories

Read on for stories about people in and around our county.

Dan Koelher

Meet Dan Koehler, the RCHS intern who unearthed a lost treasure

Katherine McCully, 11th Grade

Read how COVID-19 has affected the life of Katherine McCully, an 11th-grade student at TAGOS Leadership in Academy in Janesville.

Elizabeth McCully, 10th Grade

Read how COVID-19 has affected the life of Elizabeth McCully, a 10th-grade student at TAGOS Leadership in Academy in Janesville.

Chloe Levy, 10th Grade

Read how COVID-19 has affected the life of Chloe Levy, a 10th-grade student at TAGOS Leadership in Academy in Janesville.

Anonymous Student, 12th Grade

Read how COVID-19 has affected the life of an anonymous 12th-grade student at TAGOS Leadership in Academy in Janesville.

Joey Ortega-Nieves, 10th Grade

Read how COVID-19 has affected the life of Joey Ortega-Nieves, a 10th-grade student at TAGOS Leadership in Academy in Janesville.

James Raychel, 8th Grade

Read how COVID-19 has affected the life of Jaymes Rachel, an 8th-grade student at TAGOS Leadership in Academy in Janesville.

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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
(608) 756-4509
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440 N. Jackson St.
Janesville, WI  53548
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