• Elmbrook Historical Society
• Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum
• Gifts & Bequests
• Historic Preservation
• Membership
• Program & Lectures
• Special Exhibits
• Tours & Social Events
• Directions & Links

Special Events

Christmas at the InnCivil War EncampmentDays Gone BySummer RaffleSummer Sundays

Special Exhibits

"Bells! Bells! Bells!"

A collection of unusual and highly collectible bells will be on display on Saturday,December 5, 2009 and on Sunday, December 6, 2009 in the ballroom of the Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum during the Elmbrook Historical Society's Annual Christmas at the Inn celebration.

Robert and Carol Rotgers have been collecting bells since 1978. Their extensive bell collection includes: sleigh bells, clappers, tap bells, twisters, hand bells, candle holder bells, Nativity bells, rattle bells, spoon bells, caster seat bells and dinner bells. Also included in the display are bells made by Swarovski, Reed and Barton, Fostoria, Royal Copenhagen, Belleek, Lenox, Steuben, and Orresfors. Only a selection of their extensive collection will be on display.

* Please note
Robert and Carol Rotgers will talk about their Bell Collection and their collecting techniques on Saturday, December 5, 2009 and Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 2:00 pm at the Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum.