The Rockpile Museum is pleased to have the following exhibits on display for the public:

FEATURED EXHIBIT

News-Record Print Shop

We opened our final exhibit of the year on Thursday, October 16th when the newly reinterpreted News-Record Print Shop was unveiled. This display highlights the history of the newspapers in Campbell County as well as the machinery used to make and print those papers. Included are a linotype machine, three printing presses, and lots of type and smaller tools. Come and learn exactly how a newspaper was made prior to the computer age.

Continuing Exhibits:

"Railroading in Campbell County"

On June 19th, the Rockpile Museum opened its Railroading in Campbell County exhibit in our Burlington Northern caboose. The exhibit highlights the importance of the railroad in the development of Campbell County from its arrival in 1892 to the present time.

"Ranch Blacksmith Exhibit"

Another new exhibit entitled the Ranch Blacksmith Shop opened on July 17th in the museum's detached building. This exhibit features the original blacksmith shop from the T7 Ranch, which dates from the 1880's.

"Gilstrap Brothers Garage"

On August 21st, the museum opened a new permanent exhibit focusing on early automobile and service station history in the museum’s outside building. This exhibit is designed to represent the Gilstrap Brothers Garage which was located in downtown Gillette during the 20's, 30's, and 40's.

"The Bars and Saloons of Campbell County"

Another new exhibit is entitled The Bars and Saloons of Campbell County. This exhibit tells the story of some of Gillette and Campbell County's most famous and infamous drinking establishments. Highlights include a diverse collection of saloon objects from numerous businesses, photos of many of the bars, and a section on the Prohibition era in Campbell County.

Permanent Exhibitions: (click on link for photograph)

Native American Artifacts
Kintz Room Rifle Collection
Kintz Room Bits and Spurs Collection
Hoadley Clinic Medical Exhibit
Daly Store Exhibit
Homesteader’s Exhibit
Coal Mining Exhibit and Videos
Saddle Exhibit
Hunting Exhibit
Goings Hotel Exhibit
Caboose
Homestead Cabin
One Room School House
Windmill
and much more!!!