The Parish House

09/03/2023

Who said kids can’t enjoy a historic mansion too?!
We partnered with the QC Toddler Zone to transform the ParishHouse living room into a kid-friendly space!

Ask us about hosting your next event with us!

09/01/2023

We’re in the midst of a painting fundraiser.
The upkeep of this historic home can be costly, but it’s worth it!

Thank you to everyone who has helped so far!

Rock Island Preservation Society (RIPS)
First Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rock Island, IL

08/31/2023

This nursery room makes us swoon! 🥰

08/29/2023

Little details make the Parish House stand out among the rest!
On your next visit, check out the butterfly motif represented in the office.

This detail reminds us of the Tulip motif you’ll find around the Hauberg Estates historic mansion.

Rock Island Preservation Society (RIPS)
First Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rock Island, IL

08/27/2023

Why does this historic mansion smell so good?
We’ll let you in on a little secret - a crockpot with rosemary & lemon 😌

08/25/2023

Welcome to the Swedish room!
This rich Scandinavian history runs deep in this church and historic home.

Rock Island Preservation Society (RIPS)
First Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rock Island, IL

08/23/2023

Enjoy the small details of this turn-of-the-century home -
Like these original glass doorknobs.

08/21/2023

The history of this home runs deep into Rock Island’s roots.
Pictured is Benjamin Harper, Mayor of Rock Island from 1854 - 1855.
His son, Stuart, built our Parish House; a construction project that completed in 1907.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church - Rock Island, IL
Rock Island Preservation Society (RIPS)

08/19/2023

Historic Parish House tours today!
If you’re curious about renting this accommodating mansion for your next event, please visit the site — Parish.House
(Yes, that’s right - Parish.House - no “.com”)

Thank you to Andrew Elders for hosting our tour groups!

08/16/2022

August 2022-- The Parish House backyard looking beautiful!

08/16/2022

The deer have a taste for geraniums. Luckily, they didn't get to the planters near the French doors of The Parish House.

12/01/2021

The Christmas Walk and Pack the Pantry event is this Saturday, December 4th, from 4 - 6 p.m.!

10/27/2021

07/27/2021

Summer images:

01/06/2021

Frosty landscape at First Evangelical Lutheran!