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Darker Side of Davenport Walking Tours

October 21, 2023 |
 6:30 pm -
 8:30 pm
$20

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Join us for a walking tour that exposes the hidden and darker side of our city.

Davenport, Iowa has a long and checkered past. The city is full of various tales of great interest to all true crime enthusiasts and ghost hunters. Murder, deception, and even ghost sightings; Davenport truly has a story to tell, and it is darker than the bottom of the Mississippi River.

Perfect for the Halloween season, this tour is full of history and fun.

Tickets are $20 per person and tours are limited to 25 attendees. Preregistration is required. Tickets will sell out fast so don’t wait!

View all dates here and register here.

*Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour time. Tours will depart promptly at 6:30.

Tours are approximately 90-120 minutes in length. The meeting point is in the lobby of the German American Heritage Center.

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

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Meet our vendors at Christkindlmark!

@abigailmarieartwork has original designs on notebooks, stickers, blankets, and more. These would make great gifts for someone who loves to journal or scrapbook, add flair to their personal items, or loves nature.

❄️ Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities 
Saturday December 13th, 2025
10 am - 6 pm
📍German American Heritage Center and Museum
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa

Meet our vendors at Christkindlmark!

@abigailmarieartwork has original designs on notebooks, stickers, blankets, and more. These would make great gifts for someone who loves to journal or scrapbook, add flair to their personal items, or loves nature.

❄️ Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
Saturday December 13th, 2025
10 am – 6 pm
📍German American Heritage Center and Museum
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa
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Open
Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors! 

ABCanning is based in Long Grove, Iowa and prepares home-canned veggies, fruits, jams, pickles, sauces and more! Check out their delicious, locally produced goodies. These would make great gifts or treats to bring to a party to share. 

❄️ Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
Saturday December 13th, 2025
10 am - 6 pm
📍German American Heritage Center and Museum
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa

Meet our Christkindlmarkt vendors!

ABCanning is based in Long Grove, Iowa and prepares home-canned veggies, fruits, jams, pickles, sauces and more! Check out their delicious, locally produced goodies. These would make great gifts or treats to bring to a party to share.

❄️ Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
Saturday December 13th, 2025
10 am – 6 pm
📍German American Heritage Center and Museum
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa
…

Open
UPCOMING KRAMPUS EVENTS

Krampus Nights at the Quad City Botanical Center 
12/5 FRIDAY AND 12/6 SATURDAY  6-8PM
Meet the infamous Krampus and take your own photos. Visit with the GAHC+M to learn the folklore of Krampus and make your own Krampus masks. 

Krampus Walk - Friday December 5th 
2-5 pm, beginning at Schuetzen Park. More info on 4th slide.

Krampus at Christkindlmarkt Saturday December 13th!
QC Krampus will be at the German American Heritage Center from 2 - 5 pm.

UPCOMING KRAMPUS EVENTS

Krampus Nights at the Quad City Botanical Center
12/5 FRIDAY AND 12/6 SATURDAY 6-8PM
Meet the infamous Krampus and take your own photos. Visit with the GAHC+M to learn the folklore of Krampus and make your own Krampus masks.

Krampus Walk – Friday December 5th
2-5 pm, beginning at Schuetzen Park. More info on 4th slide.

Krampus at Christkindlmarkt Saturday December 13th!
QC Krampus will be at the German American Heritage Center from 2 – 5 pm.
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Open
Stop by and check out the variety of gifts and goodies in our gift shop! All purchases are tax-free and support the GAHC+M, a 501c3 nonprofit. Keep your dollars local this season and support local businesses! 712 w 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa
Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-4
Sundays 12-4

Stop by and check out the variety of gifts and goodies in our gift shop! All purchases are tax-free and support the GAHC+M, a 501c3 nonprofit. Keep your dollars local this season and support local businesses! 712 w 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa
Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-4
Sundays 12-4
…

Open
Stop by and check out the variety of gifts and goodies in our gift shop! All purchases are tax-free and support the GAHC+M, a 501c3 nonprofit. Keep your dollars local this season and support local businesses! 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa. 
Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-4
Sundays 12-4

Stop by and check out the variety of gifts and goodies in our gift shop! All purchases are tax-free and support the GAHC+M, a 501c3 nonprofit. Keep your dollars local this season and support local businesses! 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa.
Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-4
Sundays 12-4
…

Open
🛍️ Shop small this weekend and visit us on museum store Sunday! 

🍫 We have merchandise markdowns, new arrivals like German chocolate, sweets, and chocolate advent calendars, authentic glass ornaments, beer, and much more. 

🏆 Every purchase gets you an entry in our raffle for a $25 gift certificate in our museum store. 

All of our merchandise is tax-free and supports the museum as a non-profit organization. Keep your dollars local this season to support the Quad Cities!

🎁 Give a gift membership this season to provide access to our programs and exhibitions for a full year. Giving the gift of experience and community is another great way to show your support for a local organization. Members get free admission to all of our Kaffee und Kuchen programs on Sundays, free admission to the museum, discounts on workshops and classes, and more. You can gift a membership online or stop by in person at the front desk. 
https://german-american-heritage-center.square.site/

🛍️ Shop small this weekend and visit us on museum store Sunday!

🍫 We have merchandise markdowns, new arrivals like German chocolate, sweets, and chocolate advent calendars, authentic glass ornaments, beer, and much more.

🏆 Every purchase gets you an entry in our raffle for a $25 gift certificate in our museum store.

All of our merchandise is tax-free and supports the museum as a non-profit organization. Keep your dollars local this season to support the Quad Cities!

🎁 Give a gift membership this season to provide access to our programs and exhibitions for a full year. Giving the gift of experience and community is another great way to show your support for a local organization. Members get free admission to all of our Kaffee und Kuchen programs on Sundays, free admission to the museum, discounts on workshops and classes, and more. You can gift a membership online or stop by in person at the front desk.
https://german-american-heritage-center.square.site/
…

Open
712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa 52802
Sundays 12-4
Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-4

712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Iowa 52802
Sundays 12-4
Tuesdays-Saturdays 10-4
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Open
🕰️ Here's a look at our hours this week! We will be closed on Thursday November 27th for Thanksgiving. 

🦃  Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday.

🕰️ Here`s a look at our hours this week! We will be closed on Thursday November 27th for Thanksgiving.

🦃 Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday.
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