Virtual Tours
Trammel Gallery Tours
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The use of aprons has been important to humans since time immemorial. Aprons have served both function and fashion through the centuries. You’ll see everything from utilitarian aprons used by housewives and tradesmen to novelty aprons used just for show. Learn how aprons can often tell stories about the people that wore them and sometimes even reflect their personal style.
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Explore fun items from Rogers Founding Families including original tools, medicine bottles, doctors instruments, a pocket watch, post cards, a Knights Templar Uniform and even a cork sizer. Learn the fascinating history behind families such as the Millers who, after opening a simple dry goods store in 1881, had family members that went on to become a mayor, city treasurer and workers on the Frisco Railroad.
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Collection Gallery Tours
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This biographical exhibit features a sizable collection of Coach Bond memorabilia, including personal scrapbooks, championship footballs, trophies and sketches, as well as other Rogers High School related objects from the museum’s collections.
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An exhibit on the history of Pel-Freez for the 110th anniversary of this long-time Rogers’ company. This exhibit features objects from the Pel-Freez collection, including photographs, advertisement memorabilia, biological samples and lab equipment.
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In a typical year, the Rogers Historical Museum can only display a small portion of its massive collection of objects. “Our Favorite Things” gave our museum staff an opportunity to exhibit their personal favorites by picking some of the most unique and often overlooked items in our collection. Along with seeing some rare pieces, visitors also got the chance to vote on their own “favorite things”.
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