The Hauberg Estate’s annual murder mystery scavenger hunt, “The Witching Hour,” will take place on Saturday, October 19th from 6pm to 10pm. The mysterious and mystifying Mansion is located at 1300 24th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201. Tickets for the Friends of Hauberg Civic Center Foundation fundraiser are $35 and advance purchase is required. Food included from Igor’s Bistro and the Cash Bar is available for your witches brew. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.com or by calling 309-373-5080. The witching hour is the time of night associated with supernatural events. It’s when... Read More

The beautiful, historic Hauberg Estate has a secret.  It’s haunted!  But by whom? What happened and why are there bones in the basement? What’s Really Haunting Hauberg? A Halloween Scavenger Hunt is happening this Friday Oct 12 and Saturday Oct 13 from 6-11 p.m. at the Hauberg Estate (1300 24th St. Rock Island). Bring your friends and work together, searching the house for clues to solve the mysterious puzzle. As you follow the clues, you will also learn details about the real history of the Hauberg family, philanthropists who were always looking to learn.  But don’t forget curiosity... Read More

Have you been waiting for the perfect event to pull out that flapper dress or striped suit? The time has arrived! Make plans to attend a Let’s Get Looney Jazz Party and Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Skellington Manor (420 18th Street Rock Island) this Saturday Aug 18! Back in the day, John Looney, the original Quad-Cities vice lord, ran a number of criminal enterprises in the area, many within walking distance from The Manor. Spend the evening learning about that rich history of 1920s Rock Island from characters ripped right out of the pages of history. Live actors will take you back in time to tell... Read More