Historic Summer Walking Tours
Event Category: Art & Culture
- 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 people.
Please note: our walking tours weave throughout downtown Davenport. As a result, there is limited accessibility for those with mobility limitations.
Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water!
- June 10, 2023, 10:00 am-11:00 am
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