The Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) holds several fundraising events each year. These include:
Tales from the Grave - a popular event that takes place on Buffalo Days Weekend (usually Sunday) is Tales from the Grave. Volunteers research the history of various people with a connection to Rock County. The day of the event actors, dressed in period attire, re-enact the story of the featured people. Pie (homemade) and ice cream are provided for a free will donation to support the work of the RCHS. Booklets telling the story of the people featured are available, typically costing $5. The Tales from the Grave events have been held at the local cemeteries, Maplewood and St. Catherine’s as well as at the History Center. When at a cemetery, the re-enactment takes place near the grave of the person whose story is being told.
Plaza Events - in the summer events aimed at providing entertainment for families with young children are held in the plaza/parking lot area of the History Center. The RCHS often serves a meal as a fundraiser at these events.
Annual Meeting - an annual meeting with a meal is held each fall at a local restaurant. The meeting consists of a meal, business meeting and a program.
Upcoming Events
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Hall of Fame 2025 Nominations
November 15, 2024All DayThe Rock County Hall of Fame recognizes current and former residents and individuals who have a significant identity with Rock County who have made an…
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2024 Annual Meeting
November 18, 20245:45 pmThe Rock County Historical Society Annual Meeting will be November 18, 2024. A pulled pork meal will be served from 5:45 - 6:45 PM. The…
Past Events
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Lovejoy Legacy Project
October 10, 2024All DayThese two schedules show the events we have planned for the week. Here's a listing of the events that require no registration: October 10-16: Artwork…
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Candy Cane Day Celebration
December 26 is National Candy Cane Day. Candy canes have been around for a long time. According to German folklore, the first candy canes were…
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Cookies and Cider
A Women's Giving Circle come-and-go event will run from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM on December 13 at the History Center. Learn more about the…
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Winterfest Open House
Nutcrackers are associated with Christmas and we have almost 6000 nutcrackers! They originate from late-17th century Germany and are symbols of good luck, frightening away…