Black Hawk State Historic Site

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Black Hawk State Historic Site is a 208 acre park managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources that showcases the fascinating cultural history and diverse natural resources of the Quad Cities. Explore hiking trails along the Rock River and through the nature preserve. Discover the history of Black Hawk and the Sauk and Meskwaki people by visiting the John Hauberg Museum. Reserve the beautiful Watch Tower Lodge (built by the Civilian Conservation Corps) for your next big event.

October
21

Holey Stumpkin! at Black Hawk State Historic Site
5:00pm-7:00pm
FREE
Join us at the North end of the park by the fire circle for fall fun! Learn about nocturnal Illinois, Iowa wildlife, take an illuminated hike along the tree line, and sign up for the pumpkin carving contest! S'more's provided and you're welcome to bring your own hot dogs to roast!
(Registration required for carving contest by calling 309-788-9536. Pumpkins provided but bring your own tools to carve.)

carved pumpkin

November
5

The Civilian Conservation Corps at Camp Black Hawk
2:00pm-3:00pm
in Watch Tower Lodge
Come learn about President Roosevelt's public relief program that employed America's men during the Great Depression and Shaped the face of our State and National Parks. (Free event)

trees