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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.

Come Work With Us!

Conservation Worker
Visit this link to apply for a temporary 6-month position at Black Hawk State Historic Site performing routine maintenance and janitorial duties of site buildings and public use areas.
For questions, call 309-788-0177.

Apr
29th

46th Stroll Through Springtime

The 46th Stroll Through Springtime will take place on Saturday, April 29th from 7 a.m. until noon at the Watch Tower Lodge, Black Hawk State Historic Site, 1510 46th Ave., Blackhawk Rd., Rock Island, IL. All events are free, and visitors can come for any or all of the events. Birds will be the focus of groups from 7-9 a.m. Birders will meet by the Black Hawk statue in front of the Lodge. Expert leaders will help to locate both resident and migratory birds. Participants can bring binoculars or use the binoculars provided. At 9:00 there will be refreshments in the Lodge, including wild violet jelly, and a short program at 9:30. At 10:00 in small groups, participants will observe and identify wildflowers. The Black Hawk forest is designated Nature Preserve and has many native species of wildflowers. This event is one of the favorite events of the year for many who use Black Hawk State Historic Site and is appropriate for all ages. Stroll is sponsored by Citizen to Preserve Black Hawk Park and BH State Historic Site. For more information, see www.blackhawkpark.org or call 309-788-9536 or email: haubergmuseum@gmail.com