Museum Exhibits

The 'Grout House':  In 1865 Lucius Fassett constructed this home using the method known as "grout".  A mixture of mortar and pebbles was poured in forms layer by layer and then plastered and scored to mimic the look of stone blocks.

The home is furnished in period style including a parlor, dining room, bedroom, children's room, sewing room and an "updated" kitchen from the early 1900s.

The Wagon Wheel Resort:  The Rockton area became known near and far as the home of Walt Williamson's Wagon Wheel Resort.  Many celebrities spent time at the resort at it's height.  It was known as a special place for honeymoons, as well as having wonderful restaurants and entertainment. 

Our displays document the rise and fall of the resort in news articles, pictures and memorabilia.  Many items detail the history of the Ice Palace and the career of Olympic skater Janet Lynn who trained at the resort rink.

Please check the "Who are We?" and "Do You Know Us?" section under REMEMBERING THE WAGON WHEEL.

Bridal Suite at the Wagon Wheel Resort 

General Farnsworth:  Elon Farnsworth was commissioned a Brigadier General in the Union Army during the Civil War at he age of 25.  He was killed in battle in 1863 at Gettysburg and is buried in the Rockton Township Cemetery.

Early Settlers Wing: The early settlers area contains items from the Stephen Mack family (Stephen Mack was the first white settler in the area), the farm room with early tools and equipment, a military display and early settler kitchen and bedroom.

Museum Hours

Every Saturday, April through September

10:00 to 2:00 pm

or By Appointment

by calling

815-629-2210 or 815-624-8200 or 815-624-2023