National Preservation Month 2014

Preservation Month is a nationally recognized event, sponsored annually with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, honoring and promoting historic preservation.  Rock Island Preservation Society, local co-sponsor with the National Trust, will honor preservation successes and promote the social and economic benefits of historic preservation during the month of May, 2014. Each year as part ... [ Continued

Preservation Awards Presentation and Reception

Rock Island City Hall 1528 Third Avenue, Rock Island, IL, United States

Rock Island Preservation Society will make a public presentation of our Annual Historic Preservation Awards and Certificates of Recognition near the beginning of the Rock Island City Council meeting.  An informal reception will follow in the basement conference room of City Hall.  The public is welcome.

An Afternoon with John Hauberg

Rock Island County Historical Society Library 822 11th Street, Moline, IL, United States

Rock Island County Historical Society presents An Afternoon with John Hauberg.  Join Hauberg Quad City family members as they talk about personal remembrances of John and Suzanne Hauberg.  The Haubergs played important roles in the Rock Island County Historical Society, the Blackhawk Hiking Club and West End Settlement House.  John's collection of Indian artifacts can be seen at the ... [ Continued