Exhibits

Connect to the past

The large gallery spaces invite you to explore Harrisonburg and Rockingham’s history. Imagine using a flint to start a fire or a froe to split wood. Enjoy the creativity of early artisans. Discover the hardships and joy that accompanied the growth of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham community.

Previous exhibition highlights

The Art of Community

The Art of Community

On view Feb 15 – Apr 12, 2025 Art — like beauty, is often said to be in the eye of the beholder and thus, indefinable. We invite you to think of art as an expression…

The Only Recreation We Had (Virtual)

The Only Recreation We Had (Virtual)

Exhibit season opening day: April 19, 2024. Final out: November 5, 2024, but a new virtual tour provides an instant replay! In 2024, the Rockingham County Baseball League celebrated 100 years! In the 1920s, baseball wasn’t just…

A Tip of the Hat: Rocktown History Celebrates 125 years!

A Tip of the Hat: Rocktown History Celebrates 125 years!

On view October 2023 – February 2024 Rocktown History is celebrating 125 years with a new exhibition! Come and explore how the organization has collected, maintained, and recorded the history of Rockingham County and Harrisonburg since…

Coverlets

Coverlets

By popular demand, the coverlet exhibit will return for the month of March. A plan to review and assess the Rocktown History coverlets created an opportunity to share the entire colorful collection with visitors. Come see…

Melodious Marketing

Melodious Marketing

Shape-notes as tools for music and business. Using unique marketing strategies, one local family business spread shape-note singing traditions from the Shenandoah Valley throughout North America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and influenced…