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Tinker's Temporary Exhibits
Located inside the Cottage within the Red and Yellow Rooms

Traveling Tinkers: European Vacation            April 23, 2024 - August 25, 2024

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TSCM is excited to announce our latest exhibit: Traveling Tinkers: European Vacation! 

Join us as we embark on a journey across the Atlantic! This exhibit will focus on the 9 months Robert Tinker spent traveling across the European continent from 1862-1863. 

This is the third of a series of three exhibits dedicated to the history of the Tinker family's travels.

This exhibit is included in our General History Tours available Tuesday through Sunday at 1pm & 3pm.

Past Exhibits
​Traveling Tinkers: European Vacation: April 23, 2024 - August 25, 2024
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Traveling Tinkers: Westward Expansion: September 26, 2023-February 4, 2024
Traveling Tinkers: Hawaiian Expeditions:
April 25-August 27, 2023

Victorian Gentlemen's Fashion Accessories: April 26-August 9, 2022
The Extended Family: August 31, 2021-March 20, 2022

Victorian Women's Fashion: September 30, 2020-July 18, 2021
​Victorian Childhood: August 21, 2018-March 18, 2019
To Rockford with Love: Victorian Postcards: October 17, 2017-March 19,2018

Collections of the Tinker Family - 2016
Tinker's Cabinet of Curiosities:
February 2-June 30, 2016
​All That Glitters: A Silver Showcase: August 9-December 18, 2016


150th Celebration Year - 2015
A Change Through Time: A Photographic Exhibit of the Tinker Cottage  February 3- July 5, 2015

Caring for the Community: The Tinkers in Rockford  August 15- December 20, 2015

The Traveling Tinkers - 2014
The European Expedition: January 18-April 13, 2014
Feel the Life of Hawaii: May 11- December 13, 2014

Babbles and Baubles - 2013
Hats of the Past: January 12- March 17, 2013
Fancy Fans: March 30-June 16, 2013
Victorian Babbles and Baubles: June 29- September 15, 2013
The Dapper Gentlemen: September 28-December 15, 2013

The Year of the Book - 2012
The Tinker Dairies: March 3- April 29, 2012
Tinker Rare Books: May 5- July 9, 2012
The Audubon Experience: July 19- August 26, 2012
What Makes a Tinker: September 29-November 25, 2012
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  • Home
  • About
    • History
    • Gardens
    • Staff and Board
  • VISIT
    • Calendar >
      • D&D Night
      • Fundraiser
      • Lectures
      • Murder Mystery Night
      • Paranormal
      • Summer Camp
      • Tea
      • Walking Tour
    • School Tours
    • BSA & Girl Scout Groups >
      • Scouts BSA Classes
      • Girl Scout Classes
    • Exhibits
  • Rentals
    • Birthday Party Packages
  • Donate!
  • Get Involved
    • Memberships
    • Volunteers
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Online Gift Shop
  • Contact Us
    • Book a Tour