Rocklin Historical Society

08/20/2026

Sorry folks but we will be closed for remodeling 8/21-8/23 and 8/28-8/30

08/19/2026

The City of Rocklin joins our community in mourning the passing of former Mayor and longtime City Councilmember Peter Hill.

Peter dedicated nearly 30 years to serving on the Rocklin City Council, including six terms as Mayor, helping guide the City through decades of significant growth and change. His commitment to Rocklin and its future left a lasting impact on the community we know today.

His legacy can be seen throughout Rocklin, including at Peter Hill Heritage Park in the heart of the City’s historic downtown—a place that carries his name and recognizes his many years of service to the community.

We extend our deepest condolences to Peter’s family, friends and all those who knew him.

Read more about Peter Hill’s life, service and legacy in Rocklin: https://www.rocklin.ca.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/43

08/13/2026

Placer County is bringing StoryCorps to our area as part of our 175th anniversary celebration.

This is an opportunity to record an oral history interview with your friends or family so they can tell their stories of their lives and experiences in this area. The recordings will be preserved with the Library of Congress, and we will also collect a copy to be preserved at our Placer County Archive.

Meanwhile, they will be added to the time capsule we are preparing to be entombed at the Historic Auburn Courthouse on Saturday, October 10th at 1pm (please save the date!).

engage.placer.ca.gov/placer-175-oral-history
Follow the link above for more information on StoryCorps and a chance to sign up with a partner for one of the interview slots. We provide the space and the equipment, and you would interview, or be interviewed, by your partner.

We will set up interview spaces in Auburn, Rocklin, and Tahoe City throughout August and September. Please check it out if you would like to participate and help us to spread the word. If we have enough interest, we may be able to add more days and places.

08/13/2026

Speaker coming!

08/05/2026

07/25/2026

Carnegie kids club event at 557 Lincoln st, Roseville ca 95678
Register at www.rosevillehistorical.org/carnegie-kids-club

06/20/2026

Don't forget Saturday the 20th is our big day! And take a peek at our new exhibit - an interesting, interactive look at the beginning of America 250: The Nation that Grew Coast to Coast. Our first look is right here in 1776 - where was Rocklin? Come see!

04/27/2026

Dancers from the upcoing Rocklin Heritage Street Fair on Good Day Sacramento!
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