DDP Sip 'n Shop
February 24, 2024 |
1:00 pm -
5:00 pm
FREE
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧:
Hot Cocoa Galore: Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa with a variety of mouthwatering enhancements like toppings, boozy twists, or sweet treats! Special Promos: Discover exclusive discounts available only during the event hours at participating stores!
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗡: Your FIRST cup of FREE hot cocoa to kick off the festivities! A handy map guiding you to all the participating businesses. The Family Credit Union is giving away $25 Visa gift cards to four lucky participants! Stamp card: Make a purchase at five of the participating businesses, get stamped, and you’ll be entered into our prize basket giveaway!
𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗨𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗞: Be among the FIRST 50 shop crawlers to snag a FREE Downtown Davenport Hot Cocoa Sip N’ Shop tote bag! 
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 – 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬-𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 (325 E. 2nd Street)
Your first cup of hot cocoa with optional boozy infusions
Family Credit Union check-in table with Sip N’ Shop materials and giveaways 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 & 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 (712 W. 2nd St.) Trinkschokolade (“Chocolate drink”) w/ Marshmallows and Cookie Crumbles FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION! + 10% off gift shop items 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆’𝘀 (432 W. 3rd Street) “Death Proof” hot cocoa w/ candy skulls and bones 20% off Abernathy’s hoodies and beanies 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿 & 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 – 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘵 2:30𝘱𝘮 (224 W. 3rd Street) Hot Cocoa with caramel sauce and boozy infusions 10% of products in-store 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 (419 Brady Street) “Bronzed Cocoa” w/ chocolate marshmallows, cocoa powder, and chocolate whip cream Buy one get one half off retail products (clothing and skincare); and $10 off a Spray Tan 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 (229 Brady St.) Hot cocoa w/ Peppermint Vodka and Whipped Cream; or Birthday Cake Whiskey w/ Frosting and Sprinkles Buy One, Get One 50% off Bites menu 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗿 (110 E. 2nd St.) Grab a cup of the original Chocolate Manor Hot Cocoa + homemade whipped cream and marshmallows 25% off chocolate covered strawberries 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 (303 W. 3rd St.) All Ages Hot Chocolate – Whipped Cream, Marshmallows & Sprinkles on Top Free cheese curds or chips & salsa with the purchase of an entree 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗱𝘀 (430 W. 3rd St.) The “Doodads Delight” – Lucky Charms marshmallows, rainbow strips, and edible glitter Special in-store discounts 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲 (318 E. 2nd St.) Make it an Iowish Hot Chocolate! Add a shot of Iowish Cream to your hot chocolate for only $1! We will be offering all three of our delicious Iowish Cream Liqueur flavors to take your hot chocolate to the next level! Take your pick… Original, Salted Caramel or Amaretto! All cocktails $2 off until 5 p.m. 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲 (735 Federal St., Suite 102) All Ages Hot Chocolate w/ Marshmallows and chocolate stir sticks 20% off a product purchase 𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗚𝗨𝗡 (210 E. 2nd Street) “Sky Bridge” hot cocoa w/ a wafer and whipped cream 10% off your total with the purchase of a Mug! 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗲 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗿𝘆 (221 E. 2nd St. 2nd Floor) Hot cocoa bar w/ a 21+ treat 15% off engagement rings, 20% off all other fine jewelry 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 (315 E. 2nd St.) Toppings: whipped cream, butterscotch candies, marshmallows, an array of candy $3 shots of whichever ‘enhancement’ your heart desires! Plus our wonderful Saturday specials $5 Bloody Marys & Drafts, $4 Ciders, $3 Tall Boys. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼 & 𝗖𝗼. (219 E. 2nd St.) 21+ Hot Chocolate Markdown deals on new men’s fashion Spring arrivals 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲’𝘀 (210 E. 2nd St.) S’mores Hot Chocolate topped with our Homemade Marshmallows and Graham Crackers 1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗮 + 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (229 Brady Street, Suite 101) Your choice of flavored sauces (Chocolate Caramel, Caramel, Dark Chocolate, and White Chocolate) w/ Whipped Cream, Sprinkles, and Walker’s Shortbread Cookies FREE TOUR OF THE SPA! 20% off SkinMedica and Image Skincare products. 30% off PCA SkinCare products
Our next Cyanotype Workshop is coming up on September 7th! Learn this early form of photography with a few simple materials and create your own prints with materials provided. Register at the link in our bio.
Long before digital cameras, scientists and artists captured the world in a striking shade of blue. The cyanotype process, invented in 1842 by English chemist Sir John Herschel, used light-sensitive iron salts to create vivid blue and white images. Best known today for its use in early “blueprints” and the delicate botanical prints of Anna Atkins, cyanotype was quickly embraced across Europe, including by German photographers and scientists eager to explore its artistic and practical potential. By the late 19th century, German experimenters such as Henry Bosse advanced studies of photographic chemistry, paving the way for cyanotype’s role as both a scientific tool and an expressive medium.
Henry Bosse immigrated to the United States and worked in Rock island as a cartographer and draughtsman. He also worked on taking cyanotype photographs on the Mississippi River Valley.
🎃 We are still seeking vendors for our Fall Market on September 27th!
🍂 We are looking for local, handmade, unique items. Email [email protected] or call 563-322-8844 to receive an application form.
Herbstmarkt Fall Vendor Fair
*We will never ask for money over platforms like Facebook. Speak to a staff member directly if you have questions or if you suspect a scam.
There is only 1 week left to enjoy free admission for active military!
The German American Heritage Center and Museum is a Blue Star Museum. Active military and their families can enjoy free admission now until Labor Day.
Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating museums across America.
For a complete list of Blue Star Museums nationwide, click visit https://www.arts.gov/blue-star-museum-map
#BlueStarMuseum #BlueStarFamilies
Now Hiring: Paid Tour Guides for the “Darker Side of Davenport” Walking Tours
👻 Share chilling tales of crime and the paranormal in downtown Davenport!
The German American Heritage Center and Museum is looking for engaging and reliable tour guides to lead our popular Darker Side of Davenport Walking Tours. These evening tours take guests through the heart of downtown, sharing true stories of historic crime, mystery, and paranormal activity.
🚶 As a guide, you will:
– Lead groups along a 1.5-mile walking route, stopping at select downtown locations tied to the city’s darker past.
– Present well-researched, engaging stories in a theatrical and informative way.
– Represent the German American Heritage Center with professionalism and enthusiasm.
Skills Required:
– Comfortable with extended periods of walking and standing.
– Strong public speaking and storytelling abilities.
– Training and historical background information will be provided.
💵 Compensation:
$60 per tour
🗓️ Tour Dates:
Friday October 24th, Saturday October 25th, and Friday October 31st.
📝 How to Apply:
Send a letter of interest to [email protected].
Applicants will be contacted to schedule a brief interview.
Bring Davenport’s haunted history to life—if you dare.
We are a couple weeks away from our first film in our series at the The Last Picture House!
🎥 From Hitler to Hollywood: Film Series at the Last Picture House.
Step into the dramatic world of 1930s Hollywood, where the silver screen became a beacon of hope and resistance. As the Nazi regime took hold in Germany, more than 800 filmmakers, directors, actors, technicians, and artists, fled persecution and found refuge in Los Angeles. United by their love of cinema and a determination to survive, these exiles became a vibrant creative community, supporting each other through hardship and forging new pathways in American film.
Stay after each film for an optional Q&A session about the films and actors.
September 3rd – Sunset Boulevard
September 10th – The Big Heat
September 17th – Shanghai Express
September 24th – From Here to Eternity
October 1st – Casablanca*
3 pm or 6 pm showing
*Guests with the 5 film pass must choose one of the two showings.
Films are $15 each or get a 5 film pass for a discount:
GAHC and LPH Members – $50
General Public – $60
Get Tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/film-series-at-the-last-picture-house
Guests will choose their seats upon arrival. Make sure to check in at the GAHC+M table in the lobby.
Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the German American Heritage Center and Museum`s programming.
The 19th Amendment went into effect on August 18, 1920, giving women the right to vote in the United States. Today we highlight Wilhelmine Kekelaokalaninui Widemann Dowsett: the powerhouse behind Hawaii’s suffrage movement!
Born in 1861 in Lihue, Kauai, Dowsett came from a unique mix of heritage: her father, Hermann A. Widemann, was a German immigrant and coffee planter who served as a cabinet minister to Queen Liliʻuokalani, while her mother was a Native Hawaiian chieftess connected to the royal family. This blend of German and Hawaiian roots set the stage for Dowsett’s bridging work on behalf of all women.
After witnessing the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the annexation by the United States, Dowsett founded the National Women’s Equal Suffrage Association of Hawaii (WESAH) in 1912, the first of its kind in the islands. Her efforts united women across backgrounds and faced down lawmakers, often leading groups of hundreds to demand “Votes for Women” right on the House floor!
Dowsett’s organization connected Hawaii’s suffragists to influential national groups like the National American Woman Suffrage Association, making the islands’ voices heard in the larger women’s rights movement. Although she didn’t live to see Hawaii become a U.S. state, her activism paved the road for women’s voting rights and inspired generations throughout the United States.
Wilhelmine’s legacy is one of cross-cultural leadership, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice—a true trailblazer for both Native Hawaiian and German-American women everywhere.
Photo: Wilhelmine with her father Hermann A. Widemann, c. 1881. Public Domain.
In honor of this year`s Bix Memorial weekend, we`re also celebrating local history with @davenportlibrary .
The Beiderbecke surname associated with Davenport Jazz Musician, Leon Bismark "Bix" Beiderbecke, was brought to Davenport in 1856 by his grandfather, Charles Beiderbecke.
Charles Beiderbecke partnered with Frank H. Miller to open Beiderbecke & Miller wholesale grocery business, once the largest wholesale business in the city. German Immigrants significantly contributed in Davenport`s economic history through businesses like this.
The Richardson-Sloane Collection at the Davenport Public Library generously shared the second photograph, an architecture drawing of the building. As well as provided newspaper advertisements in research for this post (not shown).
Today, the original building no longer stands, however, the memory of the Beiderbecke family is still celebrated on Second Street at the Bix Beiderbecke Museum and World Archive.
First photograph is from WikiMedia Commons.
Second photograph is from The Richard-Sloane Collection at the Davenport Public Library.
Third photograph is from the German American Heritage Center and Museum Collection.
We`re looking for a food vendor to serve our 1500+ guests at Oktoberfest Davenport!
🌭 Brats preferred, but build your own menu to showcase what you do best!
🍻 1500+ patrons in the heart of Downtown Davenport.
🎶 Live music, German beer, family activities, and more.
🎉 This will be a memorable event you don`t want to miss!
Saturday September 20th, 2025
12 – 7 pm
K-Square Park | 119 E 3rd St. Davenport, Iowa
Contact: 563-322-8844 or [email protected]
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