The 1965 Flooding of Crow River at Rockford
In 2019 – 2020, RAHS collected memories of the 1965 flooding of the Crow River here in Rockford. The projected was funded by a MN Small Legacy Grant. It’s an enjoyable, and somewhat surprising look at a piece of our history.
Rockford Historical Society Fund Raiser
Just in time for Christmas the Rockford Area Historical Society is relaunching their fundraising merchandise store. Check out the new shirts we have created as well as a couple of your favorites from our first edition. We now have women’s slim fit shirts as well as hoodies. Pictured are just a samples of choices available. Sale will close on December 2nd. Proceeds help to maintain the Ames Florida Storck House. Order to link is below: https://www.bonfire.com/store/rahs-merch-store/
Thank you!
RAHS Board of Directors
Kevin Koehler, Bonnie Maue, Annette Tryon, Michelle Bartlett, James Eldien, Jan Lemmage, Nikki Nute, Jeff Nute and Perry Buffie
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are essential to the Rockford Area Historical Society. Whether you enjoy gardening, working with people, doing research, or are interested in serving on the organization’s Board of Trustees, there are plenty of volunteer options available. The assistance volunteers give allows the Historical Society to provide visitors with an exceptional experience. Opportunities are available weekly, monthly or seasonally.
Upcoming Events
Crow River Christmas
December 3 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rockford High School Class of 1953
Sixteen students graduated from Rockford’s high school in 1953. If you have class photos of past Rockford students please reach…
Rockford Baseball very early 1900’s
Rockford, Minnesota had organized baseball teams as far back as 1875. This one of the earliest team photos we have,…
John Parmeter 1890 Rockford Baseball
This is the earliest known picture of an identified Rockford baseball player. The portrait is of John Parmeter who lived…
Mutterer Farm early 1910’s
Pictured is the farmhouse his father Johann Fredrick Mutterer and Magdalena Braeuning Mutterer built and raised ten children in. Herman…
Rockford Presbyterian Church
Fitting during Women’s National History month that we share an example of the influence Rockford’s women had on the village.…
Johnson Brother Store
E. W. Johnson store that eventually became the Johnson Brothers Bank. Picture taken prior to 1903.