Rock County Historical Society and Lincoln-Tallman House

Rock County Historical Society and Lincoln-Tallman House The Rock County Historical Society manages & operates the Lincoln-Tallman House museum & RCHS campus.
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We'll be closed this Saturday June 20th so we can get ready for Cars & Stars tomorrow!Admission $15 at the gate. Persons...
06/18/2026

We'll be closed this Saturday June 20th so we can get ready for Cars & Stars tomorrow!

Admission $15 at the gate. Persons aged 15 and under free. We'd love to see you at Cars & Stars!

This SUNDAY! Don't miss Cars & Stars! It's a great way to hang with dad and support your favorite local historical socie...
06/18/2026

This SUNDAY! Don't miss Cars & Stars! It's a great way to hang with dad and support your favorite local historical society. We've got food trucks, free ice cream, activities, and the opportunity to explore the exhibits. $15 at the door, persons 15 and under are free!

What if Satchel Paige had played in the 1934 Major League Baseball season?Author John Graf explores that exact question ...
06/17/2026

What if Satchel Paige had played in the 1934 Major League Baseball season?

Author John Graf explores that exact question in Simulating Satchel, a presentation imagining how Paige and nearly 100 Negro Leagues stars might have changed baseball history. Part of HPL Book Fest, hosted at RCHS.

Doors open at 6:30 PM, come early for book sales and signing before the program. John's presentation begins at 7:15 PM. Beverages available throughout the evening.

📅 Thursday, June 25 · 6:30–9:00 PM
📍 Tallman Carriage House · 450 N. Jackson St., Janesville
🎟️ Free to attend
🅿️ Ample street parking available on Jackson Street and surrounding campus streets

What if Major League Baseball had been integrated 13 years before Jackie Robinson broke the color line? John Graf draws ...
06/15/2026

What if Major League Baseball had been integrated 13 years before Jackie Robinson broke the color line? John Graf draws on his book Simulating Satchel to imagine how Satchel Paige and nearly 100 Negro Leagues stars might have changed the 1934 season – blending real history with a data-driven simulation that sheds new light on baseball, race, and America.

Part of the Hedberg Public Library 2026 Book Fest. Join us on the RCHS Campus, at the Carriage House for this free event Thursday June 25th at 7pm!

Father's Day. Cars, food trucks, free ice cream, and history. Honestly, this can't be beat.Admission $15 at the gate. Pe...
06/11/2026

Father's Day. Cars, food trucks, free ice cream, and history. Honestly, this can't be beat.

Admission $15 at the gate. Persons aged 15 and under free.

Register your vintage car at the link in the comments.

She wrote beloved songs. She built a fortune.Meet the businesswoman behind the music.Join Distinguished Professor Christ...
06/09/2026

She wrote beloved songs. She built a fortune.

Meet the businesswoman behind the music.

Join Distinguished Professor Christopher Reynolds for the kickoff of the 2026 Frances E. Willard Pioneering Women Series™ and discover how Carrie Jacobs-Bond transformed talent, determination, and business savvy into an extraordinary career.

đź“… June 10
đź•– 7:00 PM
đź“Ť Tallman Carriage House, 450 N. Jackson St., Janesville
Don’t miss this fascinating look at one of America’s most successful women entrepreneurs. Reserve your tickets at www.rchs.us

Before artists fought to own their music, Carrie Jacobs-Bond was already doing it.At a time when women faced enormous ba...
06/08/2026

Before artists fought to own their music, Carrie Jacobs-Bond was already doing it.

At a time when women faced enormous barriers in business, she built a publishing company around her own songs and became one of the most successful women entrepreneurs in American music.

How did a woman from Janesville achieve national success? What obstacles did she overcome? And why does her story still matter today?

Join Distinguished Professor Christopher Reynolds for an evening of new insights into the life and career of Carrie Jacobs-Bond.

📅 Wednesday, June 10�🕖 7:00 PM�📍 Tallman Carriage House, 450 N. Jackson St. Janesville, WI
🎟 Reserve your tickets: www.rchs.us
🎟$10 RCHS Members/$12 General Admission
Program Development Generously Underwritten by Hadley Hart Group.

06/08/2026

The 100 Millionth Chevrolet ever built didn't roll off a line in Detroit. It was built right here in Janesville, Wisconsin.

The Heartbeat of Janesville GM Exhibit tells that story, through memorabilia donated by the community members who lived it. Come see it in person.

The car alone is worth the trip.

Business is business. Sentiment is sentiment. Carrie Jacobs-Bond understood the difference—and built one of the most suc...
06/06/2026

Business is business. Sentiment is sentiment.

Carrie Jacobs-Bond understood the difference—and built one of the most successful careers ever achieved by a woman in American music.

Discover the businesswoman behind the music. Join Distinguished Professor Christopher Reynolds as he kicks off the 2026 Frances E. Willard Pioneering Women Series™ with new insights into Carrie Jacobs-Bond's life and career.

Learn how the songwriter and entrepreneur challenged expectations and opened new opportunities for women in American music.

đź“Ť Tallman Carriage Houseďż˝ 450 N. Jackson Street, Janesville
📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026�🕖 7:00 PM
🎟 $10 RCHS Members�🎟 $12 General Admission
Reserve your seat today:�www.rchs.us
Program Development Generously Underwritten by Hadley Hart Group.

Rev Up Your Father’s Day!Join us at the RCHS Cars & Stars fundraiser – Sunday, June 21st, 10 a.m. –2 p.m. Cool cars, Roc...
06/05/2026

Rev Up Your Father’s Day!

Join us at the RCHS Cars & Stars fundraiser – Sunday, June 21st, 10 a.m. –2 p.m.

Cool cars, Rock County Legacies GM Exhibit, food, ice cream, drinks & family fun!

Car Show Registration is Open! Showcase Your Vehicle! Vehicle Registration:
• $10 Early Bird
• $15 Day Of

For more details or to register your vehicle, visit https://rchs.us

Register by phone call 608-756-4509. Questions? Please contact us at [email protected]

Address

426 N Jackson Street
Janesville, WI
53548

Telephone

+16087564509

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