Rocklin Historical Society

Old St. Mary's Chapel in Rocklin, CA
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24 hours to give where your heart is!

The society participates with the City of Rocklin in the development of Heritage Park and operates the Rocklin History Museum and the Old Saint Mary’s chapel in historic Downtown Rocklin. The society is Rocklin’s voice in memorializing Rocklin’s unique history and preserving the artifacts of that history.


From midnight to midnight donate to the
Rocklin Historical Society
Visit the Museum
Located in the historic Fletcher-Moon House, we invite you to explore our fascinating collection of artifacts while learning about Rocklin’s rich history.


Museum Hours

 Saturdays and Sundays:  1:00 – 4:00 pm

The museum address is 3895 Rocklin Road and is easily found just across from City Hall at the corner of San Francisco and Rocklin Road.


Who We Are

As volunteers for this non profit 501(c)(3) organization, we are stewards of many of Rocklin’s irreplaceable historical buildings and items. We also encourage participation and awareness of Rocklin citizens by organizing tours and events so that we can all enjoy Rocklin’s rich history.

Rocklin Historical Society members pose in front of the museum after it opened in 2002. Standing are Dr. Jim Carlson and Dorothy LaBudde. Seated, from left, are Barbara Chapman, Gaynor Morgan, Ronna Davis and Karen Locke. In front are Gene Johnson, Kathy Nippert and Roy Ruhkala. Man in front is unidentified.

Rocklin Historical Society members pose in front of the museum after it opened in 2002. Standing are Dr. Jim Carlson and Dorothy LaBudde. Seated, from left, are Barbara Chapman, Gaynor Morgan, LaVerne Splan and Karen Lokey. In front are Gene Johnson, Kathy Nippert and Roy Ruhkala, and Roger Peterson.


Current Officers

Gloria Beverage, President
George Salgado, Vice President
Barb Moore, Secretary
Kathryn Ripley, Treasurer

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Rocklin Historical Society is to generate community interest and support for the preservation of Rocklin’s Heritage.


 

How You Can Help

Rocklin Historical Society is a non-profit organization staffed entirely by volunteers. For that reason our work must be funded through donations and community volunteerism. Please consider becoming a member or volunteering. Go to the pull-down menu “Contact and Volunteer” to learn how.

Learn about the benefits of becoming a member of the Rocklin Historical Society
Volunteer to help with events or in our various efforts to protect and promote the history of Rocklin

You can also help by making a donation via PayPal, just click on the donate button below and enter any amount.



 

Interested in giving a gift to RHS through Will or Trust?
Here’s the needed information to create your own declaration of intent and create a legacy through giving.
Legal Name: Rocklin Historical Society
Tax ID #68-0318475
Address: P.O. Box 1 Rocklin, CA 95677