2/19/2012 @ 12:00

2/28/2012 @ 12:00

Lincoln Tallman House
440 N Jackson
Janesville, WI


Special Interests
Rock County Historical Society exhibit, 11/9-2/28, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, Janesville. Free. 756-4509

When: Daily until 02/28/12
Cost: Free
Call: 756-4509
Web: www.rchs.us

More Information:
Rock County Historical Society Announces Winter in Wisconsin Exhibit

The Rock County Historical Society's new exhibit, Winter in Wisconsin will be open weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm November 9-18 and January 2-February 28. November 20 to December 30 the exhibit will be open daily from 9 am to 4 pm at the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson Street, Janesville. This exhibit is free and open to the public.

The exhibit features a Wisconsin Carriage Company sleigh from the turn of the century with carriage blankets and a stack of foot warmers nearby. Outdoor wear from the 1880s to the 1960s including gloves, mittens, and muffs and a variety of games and indoor activities are displayed along with the green wood sled that George Tallman carved his initials in. Do you remember the "Big Blizzard" of March 4th, 1881 or the Janesville Woman's Hockey Team coached by Ernie Rost? Heavy wool coats and fur coats, an ice plow, and a variety of winter sports memorabilia will be on display including skis, skates, sleds, and ice fishing equipment.

For more information call 608-756-4509 or visit www.rchs.us.