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Focus In: Paul Murphy
Paul Murphy is an independent freight agent with Ikon Transportation; President of the Janesville Velo Club; organizer of Janesville’s Gran Prix Bike Race; and a former Janesville City Council Member....
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From the History Teller: Young Writers Workshop
Teresa Nguyen Teresa Nguyen is the Rock County Historical Society’s “History Teller,” interviewing local residents and telling their stories. By Teresa Nguyen RCHS History Teller New Inspiration at...
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Focus In: Sister Mary Denise
Sister Mary Denise is the former Director of Nursing and Administrator at St. Elizabeth Nursing Home, and a seamstress for Stuffed Animals and Baby Item Fundraisers. Interview by Teresa Nguyen Where...
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Focus In: Milly Babcock
Milly Babcock is the former Director of Catering and Banquet Sales for The Hoffman House; former co-owner of Babcock Outdoor Advertising, Inc.; former President of Janesville Noon Rotary Club; a YWCA...
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RCHS Spotlight on Business: The Schlueter Company
Pictured above: The Losching Family, left to right: Mark, David, Holly, Brad, Sue and Stephanie. Photo by Megan O’Leary. 100 Years of Engineering and Manufacturing By Teresa Nguyen RCHS History Teller...
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History Makers 2019 Community Pride Award – ARISE Now
An interview with JoLynn Burden, Director of Development & Community Engagement at ARISE Now. Learn more about this project by visiting the ARISE Now website. By Teresa Nguyen RCHS HistoryTeller...
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History Makers 2019 Scholar Award – Anna Marie Lux
“Human stories help us make sense of the world, they help us relate to each other and they take us beyond our everyday lives.” ~ Anna Marie Lux Interview by Teresa Nguyen RCHS HistoryTeller What...
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History Makers 2019 Good Neighbor Award – Ron and Margaret Delaney
“We own property here, we are members of this community, we feel a moral obligation to take care of our neighborhood.” ~ Margaret Delaney By Teresa Nguyen RCHS HistoryTeller How did you become active...
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RCHS Spotlight on Business: The Schlueter Company
Pictured above: The Losching Family, left to right: Mark, David, Holly, Brad, Sue and Stephanie. Photo by Megan O’Leary. 100 Years of Engineering and Manufacturing By Teresa Nguyen RCHS History Teller...
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History Makers 2019 Community Pride Award – ARISE Now
An interview with JoLynn Burden, Director of Development & Community Engagement at ARISE Now. Learn more about this project by visiting the ARISE Now website. By Teresa Nguyen RCHS HistoryTeller...
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History Makers 2019 Scholar Award – Anna Marie Lux
“Human stories help us make sense of the world, they help us relate to each other and they take us beyond our everyday lives.” ~ Anna Marie Lux Interview by Teresa Nguyen RCHS HistoryTeller What...
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History Makers 2019 Good Neighbor Award – Ron and Margaret Delaney
“We own property here, we are members of this community, we feel a moral obligation to take care of our neighborhood.” ~ Margaret Delaney By Teresa Nguyen RCHS HistoryTeller How did you become active...
View ArticleHoliday Tree Show at Lincoln-Tallman House Brings 21 Days of Joy
Janesville, WI — Bright, festive, and uniquely decorated each year, the 2019 Holiday Tree Show features more than 30 Christmas trees adorned by local businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. The 21...
View ArticleCeremony to Mark First-Ever Lighting of Lincoln-Tallman House Exterior
Janesville, WI — For the first time in history, the exterior of both the Lincoln-Tallman House and the Tallman Carriage House will be illuminated with flood lighting, beginning on November 29. A...
View ArticleJanesville Country Club, RCHS partner for Valentine’s Day gourmet food and...
Janesville, WI — Discover which wines to pair with different foods at Perfect Pairings: A Valentine’s Day Gourmet Food and Wine event. With food and wines provided by the Janesville Country Club (JCC)...
View ArticleArtist Registration Now Open for 63rd Annual Tallman Arts Festival
Janesville, WI — Artists of all mediums are invited to register for the 63rd annual Tallman Arts Festival, set for Sunday, Aug, 2 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Rock County Historical...
View ArticleAward nominations open for 2020 History Makers Gala
Jump to nomination form Janesville, WI – While this year marks the sixth annual History Makers Gala, 2020 brings a new twist to the Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) event, which honors local...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Announcement
List of affected dates and events The Rock County Historical Society’s priority is to protect and support our members, visitors, staff, and volunteers. Considering recent COVID-19 developments and CDC...
View ArticleJames Raychel, 8th Grade
Students at TAGOS Leadership in Academy in Janesville are creating digital journals to document changes in their personal lives, their community, the country and the world relating to COVID-19 –...
View ArticleJoey Ortega-Nieves, 10th Grade
Students at TAGOS Leadership in Academy in Janesville are creating digital journals to document changes in their personal lives, their community, the country and the world relating to COVID-19 –...
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