by Rhett Simkins | Dec 21, 2020 | Then & Now Updates
In my office, among the many precious items that adorn my work area, there sits a little wooden cigar box that contains a treasure that, to the casual observer, may easily get overlooked as general clutter. I can’t say that I would blame someone for making such...
by Rhett Simkins | Mar 25, 2020 | Then & Now Updates
Several years ago a friend of mine from Freeport gave me a box full of random Mount Carroll items that he got along with something he had purchased from an auction. He knew I was interested in Mount Carroll history and passed them along. Among the items he gave me...
by Rhett Simkins | Mar 11, 2020 | Then & Now Updates
We all have those moments in our lives that become turning points, defining the outcome of our future even if we don’t see it at the time. June 12, 1998 was one of those days for me. That was the day my life changed forever. I have had many such moments over the...
by Rhett Simkins | Jul 8, 2019 | Then & Now Updates, What's New
I am very excited to announce an online shop! Recently, I added a shop to the website that has a variety of Mount Carroll items including t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more! This is just the start of what is to come. When I started Hill City Studios I had the idea...
by Rhett Simkins | May 28, 2019 | Then & Now Updates
I am so grateful to everyone who came out to Mayfest last weekend and stopped by the booth! I am encouraged by the many people who gave their support to the project by committing to share photos, pointing me to some good resources, buying a “Beauty Spots of...
Mount Carroll: Then & Now 2022 Calendar
Original price was: $25.00.$15.00Current price is: $15.00.
Mt. Carroll #NotChicago Mug
$13.50 – $18.00
State Champs!
$15.00 – $18.00
Mount Carroll Map Poster 2
$13.00 – $21.00
Mount Carroll Map Poster 1
$13.00 – $21.00
