Gowns & Guns Exhibit

Step into history at the Lincoln-Tallman Museum with this extraordinary exhibit featuring more than 40 wedding gowns and over 50 firearms. This collection is a captivating exploration of style, craftsmanship, and innovation across centuries. Discover wedding gowns and accessories that span nearly a century, from 1838 to 1927. These custom-made dresses showcase a kaleidoscope of colors, styles, and cultural influences. Each gown has a story – many belonged to families with deep ties to Rock County. Explore a remarkable collection of over 50 firearms, many unseen for more than 30 years. From flintlocks and blunderbusses to pepperboxes and percussion revolvers, this display illustrates the rapid evolution of gun technology during the 19th century. This collection offers a unique glimpse into the tools that were essential to early settlers and soldiers, and misused by outlaws.