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Watercolor Workshop

March 15, 2023 |
 10:00 am -
 12:00 pm
$25-30

Register Here

Practice watercolor techniques and paint your own original piece!

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 watercolor painting. This design will feature Tuscan-inspired windows. Imagine seeing these windows in Italy……study the colors and textures in the stucco and stone, notice the shades and shadows in the windows.
Come join the fun, learn some new techniques…these paintings will  fit an 8×12 inch frame.

All materials will be provided. We recommend that students wear paint clothes.

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Museum exploring the German immigrant experience and history of Davenport and Iowa!

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What was the GAHC+M like in the 90s? 

After the purchase of our building in 1994, volunteers and community members came together to restore the former Standard Hotel and transform it into a museum and cultural heritage space. The 1860s building served as a modest hotel for early immigrants who ultimately settled in the Quad Cities area.

Over 30 years later, our vibrant organization has grown and become a landmark for preserving the immigrant stories that helped shape our community today. We're so thankful to those who had a vision and  were committed to a seemingly impossible task that became so much more than just "saving an old building."

Do you remember the building before the renovation?
#90s #museum #history #quadcities #qcthatswhere #QC #Iowa #Illinois

What was the GAHC+M like in the 90s?

After the purchase of our building in 1994, volunteers and community members came together to restore the former Standard Hotel and transform it into a museum and cultural heritage space. The 1860s building served as a modest hotel for early immigrants who ultimately settled in the Quad Cities area.

Over 30 years later, our vibrant organization has grown and become a landmark for preserving the immigrant stories that helped shape our community today. We`re so thankful to those who had a vision and were committed to a seemingly impossible task that became so much more than just "saving an old building."

Do you remember the building before the renovation?
#90s #museum #history #quadcities #qcthatswhere #QC #Iowa #Illinois
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Open
We're looking forward to some unique gifts and goods from our vendors on Saturday at our Eiermarkt Spring Vendor Market  from 10 am - 2 pm.

Here's a sneak peek at some of our vendors who will be here this weekend: 
Becky Powell - Handmade goat milk soaps and lotions.

Heritage Natural Lather - andcrafted in Peoria, Illinois, we are a small-batch soap company committed to all-natural ingredients and local sustainability. HNL partners with neighboring makers and businesses to incorporate their natural byproducts—such as coffee grounds or flower petals—into soap bars, reducing waste and honoring those working to keep our economy local. From traditional German Soleseife (brine soap) to a variety of other nourishing formulations, Heritage Natural Lather products seek to transform your daily rituals into moments of precious pause.

FREE ADMISSION to the market and the museum all day. Browse for gifts and discover all our vendors have to offer. 
🗓️ Saturday March 28th, 2026
⏰ 10 am - 2 pm
📍 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa

We`re looking forward to some unique gifts and goods from our vendors on Saturday at our Eiermarkt Spring Vendor Market from 10 am – 2 pm.

Here`s a sneak peek at some of our vendors who will be here this weekend:
Becky Powell – Handmade goat milk soaps and lotions.

Heritage Natural Lather – andcrafted in Peoria, Illinois, we are a small-batch soap company committed to all-natural ingredients and local sustainability. HNL partners with neighboring makers and businesses to incorporate their natural byproducts—such as coffee grounds or flower petals—into soap bars, reducing waste and honoring those working to keep our economy local. From traditional German Soleseife (brine soap) to a variety of other nourishing formulations, Heritage Natural Lather products seek to transform your daily rituals into moments of precious pause.

FREE ADMISSION to the market and the museum all day. Browse for gifts and discover all our vendors have to offer.
🗓️ Saturday March 28th, 2026
⏰ 10 am – 2 pm
📍 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa
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Open
We're looking forward to some unique gifts and jewelry from our vendors on Saturday at our Eiermarkt Spring Vendor Market  from 10 am - 2 pm.

Here's a sneak peek at some of our vendors who will be here this weekend: 
Silver Spoon Rings & Things - Jewelry made out of repurposed silverware and birdbaths.
T Sage Jewelry Designs - One-of-a-kind handmade and designed jewelry made from polymer clay.
Sharon's Christal Palace - Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry, earrings, bracelets, pendants, rings, minerals out of semi precious stones.
kacielynnheals | Soul Coach -  Handmade collage art pieces, books, tarot decks, incense, crystal jewelry, and more.

FREE ADMISSION to the market and the museum all day. Browse for gifts and discover all our vendors have to offer. 
🗓️ Saturday March 28th, 2026
⏰ 10 am - 2 pm
📍 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa

We`re looking forward to some unique gifts and jewelry from our vendors on Saturday at our Eiermarkt Spring Vendor Market from 10 am – 2 pm.

Here`s a sneak peek at some of our vendors who will be here this weekend:
Silver Spoon Rings & Things – Jewelry made out of repurposed silverware and birdbaths.
T Sage Jewelry Designs – One-of-a-kind handmade and designed jewelry made from polymer clay.
Sharon`s Christal Palace – Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry, earrings, bracelets, pendants, rings, minerals out of semi precious stones.
kacielynnheals | Soul Coach – Handmade collage art pieces, books, tarot decks, incense, crystal jewelry, and more.

FREE ADMISSION to the market and the museum all day. Browse for gifts and discover all our vendors have to offer.
🗓️ Saturday March 28th, 2026
⏰ 10 am – 2 pm
📍 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa
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Open
We're looking forward to some unique gifts and art from our vendors on Saturday at our Eiermarkt Spring Vendor Market from 10 am - 2 pm.

Here's a sneak peek at some of our vendors who will be here this weekend: 
@prayerful.arts - Handmade pysanky eggs (traditional folk art), jewelry, and more.
 
@painted_wildflower - Painted artwork featuring bold florals and landscapes. 
Make sure to check out Painted Wildflower's custom painted ceramic pieces of our building! Available in the museum's gift shop.

FREE ADMISSION to the market and the museum all day. Browse for gifts and discover all our vendors have to offer. 
🗓️ Saturday March 28th, 2026
⏰ 10 am - 2 pm
📍 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa

We`re looking forward to some unique gifts and art from our vendors on Saturday at our Eiermarkt Spring Vendor Market from 10 am – 2 pm.

Here`s a sneak peek at some of our vendors who will be here this weekend:
@prayerful.arts – Handmade pysanky eggs (traditional folk art), jewelry, and more.

@painted_wildflower – Painted artwork featuring bold florals and landscapes.
Make sure to check out Painted Wildflower`s custom painted ceramic pieces of our building! Available in the museum`s gift shop.

FREE ADMISSION to the market and the museum all day. Browse for gifts and discover all our vendors have to offer.
🗓️ Saturday March 28th, 2026
⏰ 10 am – 2 pm
📍 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa
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Open
We're looking forward to some unique gifts and goods from our vendors on Saturday at our Eiermarkt Spring Vendor Market from 10 am - 2 pm.

Here's a sneak peek at some of our vendors who will be here this weekend: 
Wheaten Woolens - wool applique rug hooking and vintage textiles.
First Lutheran Church Ladies - Hand sewn table linens, kitchen items, all occasion cards, Easter baskets, and mini breads.
@macabrelibrarian - Blind date with a book, handmade bookish goods.

FREE ADMISSION to the market and the museum all day. Browse for gifts and discover all our vendors have to offer. 
🗓️ Saturday March 28th, 2026
⏰ 10 am - 2 pm
📍 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa

We`re looking forward to some unique gifts and goods from our vendors on Saturday at our Eiermarkt Spring Vendor Market from 10 am – 2 pm.

Here`s a sneak peek at some of our vendors who will be here this weekend:
Wheaten Woolens – wool applique rug hooking and vintage textiles.
First Lutheran Church Ladies – Hand sewn table linens, kitchen items, all occasion cards, Easter baskets, and mini breads.
@macabrelibrarian – Blind date with a book, handmade bookish goods.

FREE ADMISSION to the market and the museum all day. Browse for gifts and discover all our vendors have to offer.
🗓️ Saturday March 28th, 2026
⏰ 10 am – 2 pm
📍 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa
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Open
We're looking forward to some delicious goodies from our vendors on Saturday at our Eiermarkt Spring Vendor Market from 10 am - 2 pm.

This year we have @hazelbakingco, Stephanie's Baked Goods, and ABCanning--all locally handmade foods and desserts.

We`re looking forward to some delicious goodies from our vendors on Saturday at our Eiermarkt Spring Vendor Market from 10 am – 2 pm.

This year we have @hazelbakingco, Stephanie`s Baked Goods, and ABCanning–all locally handmade foods and desserts.
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In honor of International Women's Day, here are some influential German women and their lasting impact:

Dorothea Erxleben (1715-1762): First female doctor of medicine in Germany, she challenged the societal norms of her time and paved the way for women’s advancement in education and rights.

Ricarda Huch (1864-1947): Pioneering German intellect and the first woman to earn a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Zurich.

Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945): German artist who used emotionally powerful, realist printmaking to depict poverty, war, and the struggles of workers and women, becoming a pioneering female member of the Prussian Academy of Arts and an enduring voice for social justice through art.

Hanna Reitsch (1912-1979): Pioneering female aviator who set multiple world records, became a prominent figure in military aviation, and later established a gliding school in Ghana.

Hildegard Knef (1925-2002): Pioneering German actress, singer, writer whose bold work helped reshape post-war German culture and gave voice to women’s experiences.

Anne Frank (1929-1945): Became a powerful symbol of resilience and the human spirit, shaping literature, education, and the world’s understanding of the Holocaust.

Christa Luding-Rothenburger (1959-Present): Made history by achieving winning medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games in the same year. 

These women challenged the limits placed on women in their eras, inspiring others and paving the way for future generations. Who are some women who inspire you? 🇩🇪

PHOTO: A poster for the 9th International Women's Day observance in Germany, 8 March 1914. This poster, by Karl Maria Stadler, demanding voting rights for women, was banned in the German Empire. (Public domain)

In honor of International Women`s Day, here are some influential German women and their lasting impact:

Dorothea Erxleben (1715-1762): First female doctor of medicine in Germany, she challenged the societal norms of her time and paved the way for women’s advancement in education and rights.

Ricarda Huch (1864-1947): Pioneering German intellect and the first woman to earn a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Zurich.

Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945): German artist who used emotionally powerful, realist printmaking to depict poverty, war, and the struggles of workers and women, becoming a pioneering female member of the Prussian Academy of Arts and an enduring voice for social justice through art.

Hanna Reitsch (1912-1979): Pioneering female aviator who set multiple world records, became a prominent figure in military aviation, and later established a gliding school in Ghana.

Hildegard Knef (1925-2002): Pioneering German actress, singer, writer whose bold work helped reshape post-war German culture and gave voice to women’s experiences.

Anne Frank (1929-1945): Became a powerful symbol of resilience and the human spirit, shaping literature, education, and the world’s understanding of the Holocaust.

Christa Luding-Rothenburger (1959-Present): Made history by achieving winning medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games in the same year.

These women challenged the limits placed on women in their eras, inspiring others and paving the way for future generations. Who are some women who inspire you? 🇩🇪

PHOTO: A poster for the 9th International Women`s Day observance in Germany, 8 March 1914. This poster, by Karl Maria Stadler, demanding voting rights for women, was banned in the German Empire. (Public domain)
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Behind the scenes of our Violins of Hope installation! Now open, this exhibition showcases violins that have a connection to Jewish musicians connected to the Holocaust. Through these instruments, we learn about the unique experiences of their owners, if they are known. 
Visit the museum now through April 26th to see the Violins of Hope on display.
📍 712 W Second St. Davenport, Iowa

Behind the scenes of our Violins of Hope installation! Now open, this exhibition showcases violins that have a connection to Jewish musicians connected to the Holocaust. Through these instruments, we learn about the unique experiences of their owners, if they are known.
Visit the museum now through April 26th to see the Violins of Hope on display.
📍 712 W Second St. Davenport, Iowa
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