Remember Your 3rd Grade Field Trip?
That spark of wonder you felt decades ago is a legacy we must protect. Help us ensure the next generation of Rock County children can touch the past.
“I haven’t been back in 30 years…”
We hear it all the time. Most local residents visit RCHS once as a child and then life gets in the way. But the history you saw then has grown, and so has our community’s need to preserve it.
Our educational programs serve nearly 2,000 students annually. For many, this is their only chance to see a world before digital screens—to touch 19th-century tools and walk through the halls of the Lincoln-Tallman House.
“Your donation doesn’t just buy artifacts; it buys that ‘aha!’ moment for a child who just realized history happened right here on their street.”
2,000+
Students inspired annually
300k
Artifacts preserved
How You Can Re-Engage
Whether it’s been 5 years or 50, your hometown history is waiting for you.
Sponsor a Field Trip
Cover the cost for a local classroom to visit. Many schools can no longer afford busing and admission fees.
The ‘Welcome Back’ Pass
Haven’t been here in a decade? Use our ‘Local Legacy’ discount for your next visit and see what’s changed.
Legacy Giving
Ensure Rock County’s story is told for the next 100 years by including RCHS in your estate planning.
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A $50 gift covers the preservation supplies for 10 historical documents this year.