Book Discussions​

GAHC Book Discussions

Join our bi-monthly book discussion group

The book discussion group meets September through May to discuss books relevant to history, pop culture, exhibition topics, and more! 

2024-2025 Schedule

All meetings begin at 10:30 AM — meetings are held on the 4th floor
21 September 2024  
Hiking with Nietzsche: On Becoming Who You Are by John Kaag led by Bruce Walters
16 Nov 2024
The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel by Kati Marton led by Margie Esparza
18 January 2025 
A Death in Vienna by Frank Tallis led by Rick Dienesch
22 March 2025 
The Magician: a novel by Colm Tόibίn led by Marcia Wheeler (note the change to the fourth Saturday of March)
17 May 2025 
The Relic Master: a novel by Christopher Bucey led by Michael Hustedde 

For questions and details contact husteddemichaelj@sau.edu

German American Heritage Center and Museum

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

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We have new beer! “Erbe ’48” | Märzen | 5.2% ABV Inspired by local brewing history and the German Revolution of 1848, this beer honors the heritage of German settlers in our community. Erbe translates to "heritage." We’re excited to release Erbe ’48, (pronounced AIR-BUH) a special Märzen brewed in collaboration with @twinspanbrewing. Made specially for our Oktoberfest events earlier this Fall, we got the rest of the batch canned and ready to take home! This is a limited brew and would make a great unique gift for a German beer lover in your life. Comes in 16 oz packs of 4 and is only available in our gift shop. $14 for a 4-pack, GAHC+M members get a 10% discount! #beer #german #museum #immigration #history #iowa #davenport #quadcities #gift

We have new beer!
“Erbe ’48” | Märzen | 5.2% ABV

Inspired by local brewing history and the German Revolution of 1848, this beer honors the heritage of German settlers in our community. Erbe translates to "heritage."

We’re excited to release Erbe ’48, (pronounced AIR-BUH) a special Märzen brewed in collaboration with @twinspanbrewing. Made specially for our Oktoberfest events earlier this Fall, we got the rest of the batch canned and ready to take home! This is a limited brew and would make a great unique gift for a German beer lover in your life.

Comes in 16 oz packs of 4 and is only available in our gift shop.
$14 for a 4-pack, GAHC+M members get a 10% discount!

#beer #german #museum #immigration #history #iowa #davenport #quadcities #gift …

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There are only a few days left to collect pickles! 🥒 🎄 ❄️ ⛄ Find 10 pickles to win a pickle ornament for your own tree and be entered into a drawing for a chances to win downtown gift cards and a Grand Prize Basket! 🏆 Pick up an official card at one of the participating businesses to play. Turn in your completed card into one of the following locations: 🇩🇪 German American Heritage Center (712 W. 2nd St.) Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 12 – 4 p.m. 📚 Davenport Public Library (321 N. Main St.) Monday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. **the last day to pick up prize pickles at the GAHC+M is Sunday December 29th (while supplies last). (We are closed Dec 30th -Jan 1st). #downtowndavenport #iowa #qc #quadcities #qcthatswhere #deckthedowntowns

There are only a few days left to collect pickles! 🥒 🎄 ❄️ ⛄

Find 10 pickles to win a pickle ornament for your own tree and be entered into a drawing for a chances to win downtown gift cards and a Grand Prize Basket!

🏆 Pick up an official card at one of the participating businesses to play. Turn in your completed card into one of the following locations:

🇩🇪 German American Heritage Center (712 W. 2nd St.)
Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
Sunday 12 – 4 p.m.
📚 Davenport Public Library (321 N. Main St.)
Monday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

**the last day to pick up prize pickles at the GAHC+M is Sunday December 29th (while supplies last). (We are closed Dec 30th -Jan 1st).
#downtowndavenport #iowa #qc #quadcities #qcthatswhere #deckthedowntowns …

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Meet our vendors at Christkindlmarkt! @tiphanies_ will be serving up lots of yummy German dishes! Their menu includes, Bratwurst, Currywurst, German potato salad, Sauerbraten with spätzle and gravy (pictured 😋), potato pancakes, hot chocolate, and hot cider ☕️ . Grab a bite to eat and enjoy your meal in our (heated!) big tent and listen to some live music. Join us Saturday December 14th from 10 am - 6 pm to shop all of our wonderful vendors, purchase German food, enjoy various music throughout the day featuring Die Musikmeisters from 2-6 pm. Santa will be available for photos from 11-2, and free admission all day. Stay warm in our big tent, grab a glass of Glühwein, Bier, or Heiße Schokolade and stay cozy by our fire pits. 🔥 🍷 🍺 ☕️

Meet our vendors at Christkindlmarkt!

@tiphanies_ will be serving up lots of yummy German dishes! Their menu includes, Bratwurst, Currywurst, German potato salad, Sauerbraten with spätzle and gravy (pictured 😋), potato pancakes, hot chocolate, and hot cider ☕️ .
Grab a bite to eat and enjoy your meal in our (heated!) big tent and listen to some live music.

Join us Saturday December 14th from 10 am – 6 pm to shop all of our wonderful vendors, purchase German food, enjoy various music throughout the day featuring Die Musikmeisters from 2-6 pm. Santa will be available for photos from 11-2, and free admission all day. Stay warm in our big tent, grab a glass of Glühwein, Bier, or Heiße Schokolade and stay cozy by our fire pits. 🔥 🍷 🍺 ☕️ …

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German American Heritage Center & Museum
712 W 2nd St.
Davenport, IA 52802

HOURS

Tuesdays – Saturdays open 10 am – 4 pm
Sundays open 12 – 4 pm
Closed Mondays

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712 W 2nd St.
Davenport, IA 52802
Tuesdays – Saturdays open 10 am – 4 pm
Sundays open 12 – 4 pm
Closed Mondays

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