JANESVILLE — The Rock County Historical Society (RCHS) is seeking everything from furniture to paintings — and anything re-saleable that community members are willing to donate — for a community-wide yard sale set for Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the RCHS grounds, 450 N. Jackson St., Janesville. 

The yard sale, last held in 2022, gives people an opportunity to donate quality, gently used items, while offering everyone who attends the chance to search for treasures. The event will raise funds to help RCHS with its mission of enriching and engaging the communities in Rock County through preservation and dissemination of the unique heritage of our area.  

“The RCHS yard sale fundraiser is a wonderful impetus to declutter, while bringing others’ joy when they discover items that are perfect for their needs,” said Tim Maahs, RCHS Executive Director. “At the same time, the donations will help RCHS to raise funds for the continued care and maintenance of the Lincoln-Tallman Museum.” 

RCHS is accepting donations of anything re-saleable — with the exception of clothing — between Aug. 5-16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. To donate on a weekend, call 608-346-3279. 

The yard sale will be open to the public, regardless of weather.