Rock Island County Historical Society

08/14/2026

Have you bought a brick? Go to thatsmybrick.com/RICHS to order.
Below are examples of what can be purchased for display.

Let’s celebrate the past and future!

07/23/2026

We hope to be open on Thursday July 23rd. Please call us before you stop in, just to be sure. We apologize for any inconvenience.
309-764-8590

07/21/2026

Closed Wed 7/22 due to AC repairs.
Hope to be open Thurs.
To check, please call before coming in.
309-764-8590

07/17/2026

Closed Sat 7/18
AC is still acting up
We hope to be open next week

07/16/2026

We are open!
AC is up and running!

07/14/2026

06/27/2026

Happy Semiquincentennial! We will be closed the week of July 4th to celebrate with family and friends. We hope you have a wonderful holiday. We will be back open on Wednesday July 8th. Happy 4th!

06/27/2026

We are celebrating our nation’s 250th anniversary by leaving a message for future generations. Purchase a commemorative brick to be placed near the flagpole at 822 11th Avenue, Moline, IL. Any individual, family, group or organization is invited to participate. The bricks are 4”x 8” or 8”x 8” for $125 and $250 respectively. Discounts available to RICHS members.

To order online, visit thatsmybrick.com/RICHS. Or, fill out an order form at the Rock Island County Historical Society, 822 11th Ave, Moline, IL.

Please contact Merredith Peterson at 309-764-8590 with questions or for more information.

We hope you can celebrate history with us and Make Our Mark!

05/06/2026

This month’s luncheon will focus on the History of the Boy Scouts and Loud Thunder Forest Preserve. This photo is from 1997 published in The Dispatch (Moline).

The luncheon is on Tuesday May 19th at 11:30am at the Riverfront Grille, Rock Island. Cost is $15. Please register by calling RICHS at 309-764-8590. Come, join us, if you can.

04/13/2026

Please stop by the Rock Island County Historical Society to see a display of depression glass. Missy T brought in her collection to share. She and her mother spent years collecting. We are open Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm at 822 11th Ave in Moline. Thank you, Missy!