The History of Rock Island

Rock Island’s rich history started long ago, many years before it became a state park. Join Brian Grube, Park manager of both Newport and Rock Island state parks, as he shares Rock Island’s amazing story including indigenous peoples, European explorers and settlers, the Pottawatomie Lighthouse, and the influence and vision of inventor Chester Thordarson. Meets in the Nature Center, Lot 1.

You may also like the following events from Newport Wilderness Society:

• This Friday, 25th July, 08:30 pm, Universe in the Park in Ellison Bay
• Next Tuesday, 29th July, 10:00 am, Nature Hike on Sugarbush Trail in Ellison Bay
• Next month, 25th August, 09:00 pm, Stargazing at the Dark Sky Park in Ellison Bay