Where Past Meets Present

Lincoln Tallman House

Schedule & Pricing

Location2024
RCHS Legacies Museum
    People of GM, Parker Pen, and Pickard China Exhibits.
      Thursday-Saturday
      10 AM - 4 PM
    RCHS Artisan's Gift Shop
      Original art and unique gifts.
      Thursday-Saturday
      10 AM - 4 PM
    Lincoln-Tallman Museum
      2024 Mansion Tours
      Thursday-Saturday
      11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM
      All tours begin at the Gift Shop
      426 N. Jackson
    Questions
    608.756.4509
    Tours & Special EventsPricing
    Lincoln-Tallman Museum
      Guided Mansion Tour
      Ages 11 and older:
      $20
      Members & Ages 10 and under (with adult):
      Free
    RCHS Legacies Museum Visit
      People of GM, Parker Pen, and Pickard China Exhibits
      Ages 11 and older:
      $15
      Members & Ages 10 and under (with adult): Free

    Lincoln-Tallman
    & RCHS Legacies Museums
      Combined Ticket Discount
      $28
    2024 Holiday Tree Show
      Lincoln-Tallman Museum
    Coming Nov. 24, 2024
    For RCHS Members and Sponsors

    Behind The Scenes Tour

    Don’t miss the Behind-the-Scenes tours at the Rock County Historical Society. Stroll the beautiful campus as you visit three historic buildings, viewing new collections in a relaxed atmosphere while sipping wine, beer or water. Behind-the-Scenes tours are for RCHS members, their guests, and our Annual Business Sponsors only.

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    Our Most-Popular Tour

    Traditional Tour

    Discover the beauty, ambiance and history of the Lincoln-Tallman House during its heyday as the home of the William Morrison Tallman family. Led by a docent, you’ll be transported back in time as you walk the halls, enter the rooms and hear the stories of a 19th-Century Rock County family and their daily life. Learn details about their most famous visitor, Abraham Lincoln, who visited in October 1859.

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    November 24 - December 30, 2023

    Holiday Tree Show

    Brighten your Holiday Spirit with the sparkle of more than 100 one-of-a-kind Christmas trees. Don’t miss the Lincoln-Tallman Museum decked-out for the holidays! Inside the warmth of the beautifully decorated mansion, see the trees creatively decorated by local businesses, non-profits, and families.

    Temporarily unavailable!

    Help Wanted Tour

    It’s time to descend the stairs and enter the world of servant life! The Rock County Historical Society presents Help Wanted, a new tour in which visitors learn about Victorian life through the eyes of the servants. You’ll roll up your sleeves, put on an apron and join in a variety of 19th century chores and activities. If you’re a fan of “Upstairs Downstairs” or “Downton Abbey”, this is definitely the tour for you! It’s also a great family or rental activity, as it is both interactive and entertaining for all ages.

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