2013

May

May 2 – The Rock Island Arsenal Historical Society will have its monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Veranda Room of the Arsenal Golf Club, 1838 Gillespie Street, Rock Island Arsenal. The menu will be Tossed Salad with Bread Sticks, Chicken Picatta, Pasta, Seasonal Veg. Medley, Rolls, and Dessert prepared by Golf Club Chef, all for $14.00 including tax and tip. This event is open to both members and non-members. Interested parties may choose to attend only the program portion of the meeting at 7:00 p.m. at no cost. Guest speaker will be Linda Polich, who will speak on “Genealogy: A Peek into Your Past.” For reservations call Monica (563) 650-4349 or Linda (563) 355-6165 or you may email Linda at chiicaliinda@aol.com. Reservations are due by Monday, April 29th. For anyone 16 and older, please have a valid picture ID handy when coming into the island and tell the guard you plan to attend a function at the Golf Club. Those coming across the Government Bridge from Iowa after 5:30 p.m. now need to proceed to the Rock Island Gate as the Davenport gate is closed. For more information please call Kris Leinicke at (309) 782-3518.

May 5 – Rock Island County Historical Society Library & Archives Research Lock-In from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Receive one-on-one help to solve genealogy problems. Bring your own sack lunch and snacks. Cost is $5.00/class. Please call (309) 764-8590 to register or for questions. Registration is due one week before the event. Space is limited.

May 7 - Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society meeting at 7:00 p.m. at German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd Street, Davenport. Please note, this is a Tuesday and not the usual Monday night meeting. The meeting and program are open to the public.

May 8 - Rock Island County Historical Society Spring Dinner. Program speaker Neil Kahlstrom will speak on “The Remarkable Charles Deere”. Cost is $15/person. Dinner will be at the First Congregational Church at 2201 7th Avenue, Moline, IL. Contact RICHS at (309) 764-8590 for more information or to RSVP.

May 9 – Lecture presented by Sara James on the Dakota Indian Imprisonment in Davenport (Camp McClellan/Camp Kearney) at the Bettendorf Public Library 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Gilbert/Lillienthal Room. Ms. James has researched the history of the Dakota for the past 25 years. This program is in partnership with the Scott Coounty Historic Preservation Society, the Bettendorf Public Library, and the Rock Island Arsenal Historical Society. The Bettendorf Public Library is located at 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa.

May 12 – “History of German Optics and Cameras” presented by Terry Mahon at 2:00 p.m. at the German American Heritage Center. The Center is located at 712 W. Second Street, Davenport. Please call (563) 322-8844 or visit www.gahc.org for more information.

May 20 - Rock Island County Historical Society Friends Luncheon. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Program starts at 12:15 p.m. The menu will be Ham Balls, Oriental Cole Slaw, cheesy hash brown casserole, green beans, strawberry shortcake, and beverage. Cost is $7.50/person. Speakers will be Sam Wray & Melissa Oelke on “The Man Who Changed the World!” Luncheon programs are open to the public at the First Congregational Church at 2201 7th Avenue, Moline, IL. Reservations due Thursday before the meeting date. For reservations or more information please call the Rock Island County Historical Society Library at (309) 764-8590.

May 28 – Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society field trip program at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Essley-Noble Museum, 1406 SE 2nd Ave., Aledo, IL. For more information please visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilbgsrim/.

June

June 1 & 2 – Andover Colonial Festival – “More Fun on 81.” Featuring 5th annual antique lawn & farm tractor show, arts & crafts, fishing derby for children, concert by the Blackhawk Pipes & Drums of the Quad Cities, talent show, concert by the Orion Community Band, and more. In Andover, IL.

June 2 – Andover Colonial Festival Outdoor Community Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Salute to Veterans & Dedication of Aisle of Flags at 10:30 a.m. In Andover, IL.

June 3 - Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Davenport Public Library – Main Street Branch in the Film Room. The Main Street Branch of the Davenport Library is located at 321 Main Street, Davenport. The meeting and program are open to the public.

June 6 - The Rock Island Arsenal Historical Society will have its monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Veranda Room of the Arsenal Golf Club, 1838 Gillespie Street, Rock Island Arsenal. The menu will be Tossed Salad with Bread Sticks, Cirus Soy Marinated Flat Iron Steak, Sweet Corn, Twice Baked Potatoes, and Dessert prepared by Golf Club Chef, all for $14.00 including tax and tip. This event is open to both members and non-members. Interested parties may choose to attend only the program portion of the meeting at 7:00 p.m. at no cost. Guest speakers will be members of the Louisa County Historical Society presenting “Six Littleton Brothers from Louisa County, Iowa: All Casualties of the American Civil War.” For reservations call Monica (563) 650-4349 or Linda (563) 355-6165 or you may email Linda at chiicaliinda@aol.com. Reservations are due by Monday, April 29th. For anyone 16 and older, please have a valid picture ID handy when coming into the island and tell the guard you plan to attend a function at the Golf Club. Those coming across the Government Bridge from Iowa after 5:30 p.m. now need to proceed to the Rock Island Gate as the Davenport gate is closed. For more information please call Kris Leinicke at (309) 782-3518.

June 7 – 9 – Camp McClellan Dakota Winnebago Prisoner Memorial Weekend marking the 150th Anniversary of the year the Dakota Native Americans from Minnesota were exiled from their homeland during the Dakota-U.S. War of 1862 and sent to Davenport, Iowa’s Camp McClellan. There are free programs and events throughout the weekend in the Village of East Davenport. For more information visit the Dakota Memorial Davenport Iowa Facebook page.

June 17 - Rock Island County Historical Society Friends Luncheon. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Program starts at 12:15 p.m. The menu will be Fried Chicken, potato salad, baked beans, lemon meringue pie, and beverage. Cost is $7.50/person. Speaker will be ”Happy Joe” Whitty on “Happy Joe’s History”. Luncheon programs are open to the public at the First Congregational Church at 2201 7th Avenue, Moline, IL. Reservations due Thursday before the meeting date. For reservations or more information please call the Rock Island County Historical Society Library at (309) 764-8590.

June 23 - Rock Island County Historical Society Open House from 12 – 5. Free tours of the library and Atkinson-Peek House, refreshments. RICHS is located at 822 – 11th Avenue, Moline, IL. Please visit www.richs.cc for more information.

June 23 – Blossoms at Butterworth from 12 – 5. Located at 1105 – 8th Street, Moline. Come enjoy an 1800 style lawn party. Please visit www.butterworthcenter.com for more information.

June 25 – Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society field trip program at the Davenport Public Library – Main Street Branch Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center at 321 Main Street, Davenport. For more information please visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilbgsrim/.

July

July 20 – Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society Class on Family History. Part I of IV. This class will be Part I “Let’s Start at the Very Beginning.” All classes will be held at the Butterworth Education Center, 701 – 12th Avenue, Moline, IL from 1 – 4 p.m. Cost for each class is $5.00 (free for RICGS members). Register by July 1st. Prepayment and registration is required. Seating is limited. For questions or to register, please call Linda Polich – (309) 236-1985 or Linda Walker (309) 786-6197.

July 23 – Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society meeting at 7:00 p.m. Members are invited to share about “My Favorite Ancestor.” Meetings are held at the Butterworth Education Center, 701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL. Please visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilbgsrim/ for more information.

August

August 17 - Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society Class on Family History. Part I of IV. This class will be Part II “Census, Military, and Records Galore.” All classes will be held at the Butterworth Education Center, 701 – 12th Avenue, Moline, IL from 1 – 4 p.m. Cost for each class is $5.00 (free for RICGS members). Register by August 1st. Prepayment and registration is required. Seating is limited. For questions or to register, please call Linda Polich – (309) 236-1985 or Linda Walker (309) 786-6197.

August 27 - Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society meeting at 7:00 p.m. Speaker will be Jeff Hancks from the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD). Meetings are held at the Butterworth Education Center, 701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL. Please visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilbgsrim/ for more information.

September

September 6 – 22 – East West Riverfest. Please visit www.eastwestriverfest.com for more information.

September 21 - Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society Class on Family History. Part I of IV. This class will be Part III “Everyone Has a Story, Have You Told Yours?” All classes will be held at the Butterworth Education Center, 701 – 12th Avenue, Moline, IL from 1 – 4 p.m. Cost for each class is $5.00 (free for RICGS members). Register by September 1st. Prepayment and registration is required. Seating is limited. For questions or to register, please call Linda Polich – (309) 236-1985 or Linda Walker (309) 786-6197.

September 24 - Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society meeting at 7:00 p.m. Guest speaker will be George Eaton from the Rock Island Arsenal. Meetings are held at the Butterworth Education Center, 701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL. Please visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilbgsrim/ for more information.

October

October 19 - Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society Class on Family History. Part I of IV. This class will be Part IV “Online Research Tools.” All classes will be held at the Butterworth Education Center, 701 – 12th Avenue, Moline, IL from 1 – 4 p.m. Cost for each class is $5.00 (free for RICGS members). Register by October 1st. Prepayment and registration is required. Seating is limited. For questions or to register, please call Linda Polich – (309) 236-1985 or Linda Walker (309) 786-6197.

October 22 – Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society meeting at 7:00 p.m. Field trip to Augustana College Special Collections Library. Meetings are usually held at the Butterworth Education Center, 701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL. Please visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilbgsrim/ for more information.