JANESVILLE, Wis. – Monday, February 12th is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The 16th President of the United States has some history here in Wisconsin.
The Rock County Historical Society is a resource for historical research, thought-provoking programming, and one-of-a-kind historic sites. Operating as a historic house museum since 1951, the Lincoln-Tallman House has evolved into a site that can offer a traditional museum experience while providing its spaces for everyday use by the community.
Abraham Lincoln visited in October of 1859 prior to his election in 1860. The Lincoln-Tallman House contains more than 75% original furnishings and depicts upper class life during the mid to late 1800s.
Meticulous attention to detail is evident in each of the 26 rooms on five levels. Click here to learn more.
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