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WEBBlack Hawk State Historic Site is a 213 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.
Black Hawk State Historic Site - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 41.4673°N 90.5718°W. The Black Hawk State Historic Site, in Rock Island, Illinois, is adjacent to the historic site of the village of Saukenuk, the home of a band of Native Americans of the Sauk nation. It includes the …
Black Hawk Historic Site | Enjoy Illinois
WEBThis is one of Illinois' 7 Wonders! From Native American settlements, to a nineteenth-century amusement park, to a Native American museum built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Black Hawk State Historic Site has a beautiful story to tell, and beautiful surroundings to explore.
Black Hawk State Historic Site
WEBBlack Hawk State Historic Site. Museum. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Closed from 12:00 p.m-1:00 p.m.) Phone: 309-788-9536. Call for holiday schedule. The Hauberg Museum (located in the west end of Watch Tower Lodge) tells the story of the Sauk and Meskwaki people through interpretive maps, artifacts, and seasonal dioramas.
Black Hawk - Northwest Region
WEBClick here for the details. Black Hawk State Historic Site commemorates Native Americans of the area, particularly the Sauk and Mesquakie (Fox) Indians, who lived here from about 1750 to 1831. At the nearby site of Saukenuk, an estimated 4,800 Sauk in 1826 comprised one of the largest Native American cities in North America and what may …
Black Hawk State Historic Site - Enjoy Illinois
WEBPrehistoric Indians and 19th-Century settlers made homes here, but the area is most closely identified with the Sauk nation and its great warrior, Black Hawk. Voted one of the "7 Wonders of Illinois," this pristine park offers beautiful trails for hiking and walking.
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WEBAug 3, 2023 · 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 …
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