Exhibits
Citizens Memorial
A memorial that honors local citizens and significant events. There is also a labyrinth and an inukshuk, a symbol of safety and friendship.
Antique Farm Equipment Museum
An outdoor learning museum with a fascinating collection of antique machinery and equipment used by local farmers.
Pine Hill Cemetery
A quiet, historic cemetery. Among those buried here are historic town figures, the town’s first murder victim, and a Civil War prisoner.
Stone Inukshuk
Visit our local inukshuk – historically built by Inuit, Iñupiat, Kalaallit, Yupik, and other Arctic region people – it is a symbol of safety, hope and friendship.
Painted Rock Gallery
Dozens of painted rocks and sculptures created by Harold Card await your discovery throughout Old Rockville’s property.
Stone Labyrinth
Walking the meditative stone labyrinth is an ideal way to relax and reflect in a quiet woodland setting.
Future Exhibits
Old Rockville Museum
The historic house makes a perfect setting for a museum to display, preserve, and share our rich local history.
Outdoor Cultural Space
A full day of cultural exploration is set out on 23-acres, including: a bird sanctuary, a sculpture park, a picnic area and more.
Performance Space
A community-enriching outdoor performance space hosting events, shows, plays, performances, and much more.
Old Rockville Art Center
An art space to develop local artists and exhibit their work, alongside the delightful artwork of Mr. Card.
About Us
Our Mission
We aim to enrich the lives of those in our community, encourage lifelong learning, and develop creative expression.
Old Rockville cultural center provides a unique experience that expands community engagement and fosters an appreciation for the arts and our shared history.
We seek to find and tell our community’s stories through art, performances, exhibits, events, and historical education.
Our Leadership
The Old Rockville Board of Directors is composed of local, engaged individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience – the arts, finance, project management, community service, and more – coming together for one purpose: to bring an art and cultural center to Old Rockville.
With the completion of Old Rockville’s current exhibits, we look forward to realizing the next phase of exhibits.
While each Board member has a different talent set, we are unanimous in the belief that local places for the arts need to be preserved, nurtured, and expanded. By doing so, we improve ourselves and enrich our community.
We remain steadfast in our mission to provide a unique cultural experience within Orange County at Old Rockville.
Our Founder
Old Rockville was founded by Harold Card, an extraordinarily creative person, successful businessman, world-renowned motivational expert, founder of the local Historical Association, and eminent citizen of our community.
Harold Card and his wife, Kathleen, purchased the historic home at Old Rockville in 1961.
As an artist himself, Card has created thousands of paintings and sculptures. The multiple rooms in the historic home burst with art, in a variety of styles, techniques, and subjects. Each tells a story, and when given the chance, Card will share a bit of that story, always with a grin and a twinkle in his eye.
In 2021, Harold Card donated his family home of 60 years to establish Old Rockville cultural center.
Our History
A property rich in history, the original house at Old Rockville was built in the late 1700s.
The House was expanded in 1803 by Vincent Clark, who moved from Long Island to the 163-acre farm. Here, Clark opened one of the first licensed inns in the town in 1824. A tavern in the house served as a stage coach stop from Middletown to Bloomingburg.
In 1840, Old Rockville was purchased by Timothy Horton who expanded and converted the estate into a dairy farm, constructed outbuildings, and updated the house to a more modern architectural style. In 1854 Horton’s younger brother, James, converted the dairy farm to include an ice creamery. By the 1920s, the Horton Ice Cream Company emerged as the largest ice cream maker in the world.
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Plan Your Visit
Old Rockville is located 300 feet after:
Welcoming visitors year round, Old Rockville is open 9AM – 4PM, daily. Parking and admission are FREE.
All exhibits are outdoors, so please dress appropriately and know that there are natural hazards. There are no bathrooms. Your well behaved dog is allowed but must stay on a leash.
Please, no smoking, no picnicking, no drinking, no drugs, and do not touch or move the displays.
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