The German American Heritage Center has kicked off their Summer Walking Tours! And you’re invited! These historical walking tours will educate participants in the history and roots of Davenport with a knowledgeable tour guide, while providing great exercise! The tours will begin at the German American Heritage Center, located at 712 W 2nd Street Davenport, […]

Berlin, and more, is calling you to check out the German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Upcoming Events at the GAHC include: Huebinger Map Company, Saturday, April 29th at 2:00pm: Learn about Melchior and Adam Huebinger, two brothers from Germany who made their mark in Davenport, Iowa through their map making company […]

There’s still time to ply your wares and crafts by getting a table at the annual Eiermarkt Spring Craft fair happening this weekend at the German Heritage Center. If you’re interested in being a vendor at this event, call (563) 322-8844 or email info@gahc.org. Eiermarkt is this Saturday, April 8th from 10:00-2:00 p.m. at German […]

So, what’s new and exciting at the German American Heritage Center at 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport? Glad you asked! Here’s the deal for the next week: Share Your Story! Have a woman immigrant story in your family? Help us share it in the exhibit! Send a picture and their story to ktd@gahc.org and they’ll […]

The German American Heritage Center is, as usual, awash in new events heading into the year. Here’s what’s up at everyone’s favorite local German American Heritage Center located at 712 W Second Street, Davenport . . . Now through June 4 the Moline Buffalo Wild Wings will be donating a portion of their proceeds to […]

Lots on tap at the German American Heritage Center and their satellite venues this week. Here’s what’s up: Free Film: Soul Kitchen Wednesday, Feb. 1 @ 8pm The German American Heritage Center has teamed up with Rozz-Tox again to offer another free film! Come see the 2009 film Soul Kitchen tonight at 8pm at Rozz-Tox […]

Davenport’s German American Heritage Center is starting the new year off with a bang, with a bunch of family-friendly events for kids still on break, families looking for interesting things to do and anyone just wanting a change of pace event. Below are a multitude you will not want to miss! January 8th: Community Open […]

Two new events are brewing Saturday, Oct. 15 at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. A Genealogy Workshop with Antje Petty runs from 9:30am-12:00pm. Cost is $35 Members $40 nonmembers, pre-registration and payment are required prior to the event. Antje will cover two topics-“Your Family History” (9:30-10:30) and “German-American Resources for […]

It’s usually a bad thing when you get a run in your hose, but this weekend, running in an event named after hose will lead to a lot of good things, charity-wise. The Lederhosen 5k will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Felsen Insel (Rock Island). People are encouraged to dress […]

Two new events highlight the weekend at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. The first is a new exhibit, “Indelible Ink” opening Sunday, September 4. This exhibit will feature a variety of pieces from the Erick O. Schonstedt Inkstand Collection on loan from the Augustana College Art Collection and will run […]