Posted October 1, 2017 By Heather Roberts
In the Victorian era, opportunities for women to work outside the home were fairly limited – only a select few occupations were considered suitable for women to earn their living.
Posted September 1, 2017 By Heather Roberts
Find out more about Dr. Rosson's imperfect past...
Posted August 1, 2017 By Heather Roberts
At the turn of the century, Phoenix was home to two "ice works" -- factories that produced, sold and delivered ice.
Posted July 1, 2017 By Heather Roberts
How important is historical preservation to you? Our efforts to preserve and restore the historic buildings at Heritage Square continue, 37 years after the Rosson House Museum opened its doors to the public.
Posted June 1, 2017 By Heather Roberts
Memorial Day has its roots in the past, and was once known under a different name entirely.
Posted May 1, 2017 By Heather Roberts
This lovely print hangs in the back parlor of the Rosson House, in a fancy work frame made of pine cones and acorns.
Posted April 1, 2017 By Heather Roberts
The Rosson House at Heritage Square - hosting snowbirds since 1895!
Posted March 1, 2017 By Heather Roberts
Abraham Lincoln was one of our most famous national hat-wearers, and many pictures of him show him wearing his ever-present stovepipe hat.
Posted February 1, 2017 By Heather Roberts
You can thank the Victorians for making being clean popular again.
Posted January 1, 2017 By Heather Roberts
Phoenix may not have had cars when the Rosson House was first built, but its 3rd owner was a big fan!