The Early Life in Rock County exhibit is located in the bay area of the History Center.  Several exhibits have been set up that depict different aspects of life in Rock County.

The first settlers spent their first winter in a shanty on the banks of Ash Creek.  A replica to demonstrate the size and shape of this dwelling is in the room. There also is a life-size buffalo on loan from Blue Mound State Park.  You can see a covered wagon and some of the original tools used by the early settlers. Other displays show an early schoolroom, a general store, a kitchen, a living room, a department store, a barber, shop, etc.  Churches were important in early Rock County and the church display has authentic altars, baptismal font, and pews donated from area churches.

Come and spend some time walking through Rock County history and imagine your ancestors living in these types of spaces.