Feast of St. Nickolas and Christkindlmarkt at Freight House Farmers Market

Learn about the long history of toy making in Germany. This presentation will cover the German doll and toy industry from the Middle Ages to today. About the Speaker: Ellen M. Tsagaris, JD, PhD, has collected dolls since age three. She gives lectures, stages museum exhibits, appraises, and makes dolls. Dr. Tsagaris writes books and articles about dolls, including With Read more...

The German American Heritage Center and Museum in downtown Davenport is pleased to offer Historic Summer Walking Tours for Summer 2023. Learn about where German immigrants worked, lived, and created a community. The walking tour will share details of their personal lives, as well as notable architectural styles found throughout downtown and the Gold Coast. Tours are limited to 15 Read more...

Practice watercolor techniques and paint your own landscape Katey Geest will guide students through watercolor painting techniques with an emphasis on perspective. Whether you’re a beginner or have experience with watercolor, there is much to gain from this class. Join us and paint your very own German hausbarn-inspired landscape. All materials will be provided. We recommend that students wear paint Read more...