The Hauberg Estate has graced Rock Island, Illinois for over a century. Referred to as an undiscovered hidden jewel, it fell into disrepair. Unfortunately, like many historic places, it was taken for granted. When awareness of the possible loss of this local treasure was made known, the community rallied and fought to preserve the mansion and gardens. 

The Friends of Hauberg Civic Center Foundation was formed in 2016 for the purpose of restoring, maintaining and operating the landmarked, historic property.

And the work began. Through donations and volunteer efforts the general maintenance and repairs have been undertaken. But there’s still more to do. The Terraced Garden is ready for restoration with an educational program for school-aged children teaching them the “how to” and benefits of growing fruits and vegetables.  The Carriage House is being restored and will include a classroom and kitchen to support the Terraced Garden project. The children are ready.  The schools are ready. The volunteers are ready.

We need your support to help us bring this vision to a reality to teach and serve in the community as Susanne-Denkman Hauberg did when she first created the Terraced Garden.

Please consider donating to this worthwhile project.  To learn more about this, and other restoration projects currently underway, our Executive Director would be happy talk with you. Email: director@haubergestate.org. Phone: 309-373-5080.  We thank you very much for your support.

A Legacy Gift to the Friends of Hauberg Civic Center Foundation enables individuals to create a powerful philanthropic legacy by making a direct impact on a cause important to them.  Our Legacy program honors the wishes of Legacy donors as to how and where they choose to allocate their gift. Gifts may fund specific programs, be used to expand an endowment, or contribute to a capital campaign. The opportunities are many and will be designed with the Legacy donor’s interests and wishes in mind.

Wherever you are in your financial and estate planning, we ask your consideration of our Legacy Gift program.  Friends of Hauberg Civic Center Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization recognized by the IRS. There are various ways to remember Friends of Hauberg in estate planning. Your financial planner or lawyer can guide you as to the most beneficial way to legally prepare your plan.

Our Executive Director, Deb Kuntzi is available to discuss your gift. Please contact her at: 309-373-5080 or at director@haubergestate.org.

Thank you for your support and thank you for considering a Friends of Hauberg Legacy Gift.