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DDP Sip 'n Shop

February 24, 2024 |
 1:00 pm -
 5:00 pm
FREE

Visit us during Saturday's Sip 'n Shop!

Free admission, special discounts, and treats all over Downtown Davenport!
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate winter treat experience! Join us for a FREE-to-attend Shop Crawl, where you’ll explore the heart of Downtown Davenport while sipping on delicious hot cocoa and scoring exclusive promos at participating businesses!
Learn More HERE
🍫 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:
Start your adventure at our Family Credit Union check-in booth located at the Last Picture House (325 E. 2nd St.).
Here’s what you’ll snag:
➡️ 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! 🎁
Stay tuned to our socials for exciting updates and sneak peeks!
A massive shoutout to our incredible supporting sponsors and partners: Family Credit Union, RubberStamps.net, Chocolate Manor, Last Picture House, Hotel Blackhawk, The RiverCenter, and Visit Quad Cities. Thank you for making this event possible! 🙌
𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨:
📍 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
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📍 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
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📍 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆’𝘀 (432 W. 3rd Street)
☕ “Death Proof” hot cocoa w/ candy skulls and bones
✨ 20% off Abernathy’s hoodies and beanies
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📍 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿 & 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 – 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘵 2:30𝘱𝘮 (224 W. 3rd Street)
☕ Hot Cocoa with caramel sauce and boozy infusions
✨ 10% of products in-store
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📍 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
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📍 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
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📍 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
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📍 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 (303 W. 3rd St.)
☕ All Ages Hot Chocolate – Whipped Cream, Marshmallows & Sprinkles on Top
21+ Hot Chocolate – Whipped Cream, Marshmallows & Sprinkles on Top with a shot of Rum Chata Peppermint Bark!
✨ Free cheese curds or chips & salsa with the purchase of an entree
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📍 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗱𝘀 (430 W. 3rd St.)
☕ The “Doodads Delight” – Lucky Charms marshmallows, rainbow strips, and edible glitter
✨ Special in-store discounts
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📍 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.
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📍 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲 (735 Federal St., Suite 102)
☕ All Ages Hot Chocolate w/ Marshmallows and chocolate stir sticks
✨ 20% off a product purchase
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📍 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!
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📍 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
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📍 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 (315 E. 2nd St.)
☕ Toppings: whipped cream, butterscotch candies, marshmallows, an array of candy
Enhancements options: shots of screwball, fireball, peppermint schnapps, Bailey’s
✨ $3 shots of whichever ‘enhancement’ your heart desires! Plus our wonderful Saturday specials $5 Bloody Marys & Drafts, $4 Ciders, $3 Tall Boys.
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📍 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼 & 𝗖𝗼. (219 E. 2nd St.)
☕ 21+ Hot Chocolate
✨ Markdown deals on new men’s fashion Spring arrivals
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📍 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲’𝘀 (210 E. 2nd St.)
☕ S’mores Hot Chocolate topped with our Homemade Marshmallows and Graham Crackers
✨ 1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine
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📍 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
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Specials subject to change and giveaways available while supplies last. 📣
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Guests Who Never Checked Out, Part 4: Arthur Wundram.

Arthur Wundram, 20, was at the Miller's Hotel Saloon on a cold January evening in 1912. He was enjoying the company at the bar and enjoying a glass of whiskey. The testimonies vary, but according to newspaper records, the men at the bar wanted to mess with young Arthur, and dared him to drink more than he should've. He ended up having several full beer glasses of whiskey that night. At closing, Arthur was too intoxicated to stand up, let alone walk home. The men at the bar threw him into the barn behind the saloon, and covered him with straw to sleep it off. It was below freezing, and their decision and lack of care caused Arthur's eventual death. 
In the morning, Arthur was retrived from the barn and brought up to a hotel room. A doctor was called and confirmed Arthur's poor condition. He passed away at 4 pm that afternoon. A lethal mix of probable alochol poisoning plus a long night in the freezing cold was too much for him to endure. The patrons of the bar and the saloon keeper were arrested and questioned. They lied to Arthur's family when they had called looking for him the night he didn't come home. They claimed Arthur was not at the bar and that he was not served anything to drink. Arthur's story is unfortunate and should serve as a reminder that what seems like fun and games to one person, might be deadly to someone else. 
The Wundram family came to the United States in 1884 from Schleswig-Holstein, like so many other German immigrant families in Davenport. Arthur's parents opened an operated a grocery store on Second Street and then moved locations to Fourth Street to provide for their family. Arthur Wundram was the uncle of well-known QCA reporter and colunmnist, Bill Wundram.

Guests Who Never Checked Out, Part 4: Arthur Wundram.

Arthur Wundram, 20, was at the Miller`s Hotel Saloon on a cold January evening in 1912. He was enjoying the company at the bar and enjoying a glass of whiskey. The testimonies vary, but according to newspaper records, the men at the bar wanted to mess with young Arthur, and dared him to drink more than he should`ve. He ended up having several full beer glasses of whiskey that night. At closing, Arthur was too intoxicated to stand up, let alone walk home. The men at the bar threw him into the barn behind the saloon, and covered him with straw to sleep it off. It was below freezing, and their decision and lack of care caused Arthur`s eventual death.
In the morning, Arthur was retrived from the barn and brought up to a hotel room. A doctor was called and confirmed Arthur`s poor condition. He passed away at 4 pm that afternoon. A lethal mix of probable alochol poisoning plus a long night in the freezing cold was too much for him to endure. The patrons of the bar and the saloon keeper were arrested and questioned. They lied to Arthur`s family when they had called looking for him the night he didn`t come home. They claimed Arthur was not at the bar and that he was not served anything to drink. Arthur`s story is unfortunate and should serve as a reminder that what seems like fun and games to one person, might be deadly to someone else.
The Wundram family came to the United States in 1884 from Schleswig-Holstein, like so many other German immigrant families in Davenport. Arthur`s parents opened an operated a grocery store on Second Street and then moved locations to Fourth Street to provide for their family. Arthur Wundram was the uncle of well-known QCA reporter and colunmnist, Bill Wundram.
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Guests who never checked out, Part 3: Albert Shawcross.

There have been several fires throughout the history of our building. One of the most horrifying is the story of Albert Shawcross. In a drunken stupor, Albert was heading to bed when he accidentally knocked his oil lamp off the side table and onto himself. His clothing quickly went up in flames and seeking help, went to the halls to find anyone else around. The only other person in the halls was a blind man, who could not see what was happening but could feel the heat from the man in front of him. 

Unfortunately, Albert did not survive this accident. He was pronounced d*ad at the hospital after the ambulance was called to take him to a doctor. Do you think Albert could still be roaming the halls?

Guests who never checked out, Part 3: Albert Shawcross.

There have been several fires throughout the history of our building. One of the most horrifying is the story of Albert Shawcross. In a drunken stupor, Albert was heading to bed when he accidentally knocked his oil lamp off the side table and onto himself. His clothing quickly went up in flames and seeking help, went to the halls to find anyone else around. The only other person in the halls was a blind man, who could not see what was happening but could feel the heat from the man in front of him.

Unfortunately, Albert did not survive this accident. He was pronounced d*ad at the hospital after the ambulance was called to take him to a doctor. Do you think Albert could still be roaming the halls?
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Guests who never checked out, Part 2: Paul Löbel
In 1891, Paul Löbel went up to his room at the Germania House, agitated and feeling the withdrawls of alcohol since he had been refused service at the bar. In his frenzy, he decided to drink chloral hydrate, commonly used for sedation or relaxation, but in large doses can be fatal. Paul took too much, and was discovered the next morning.

Guests who never checked out, Part 2: Paul Löbel
In 1891, Paul Löbel went up to his room at the Germania House, agitated and feeling the withdrawls of alcohol since he had been refused service at the bar. In his frenzy, he decided to drink chloral hydrate, commonly used for sedation or relaxation, but in large doses can be fatal. Paul took too much, and was discovered the next morning.
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🇩🇪 October 6 is German-American Day, established in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan to celebrate German-American heritage and commemorate the founding of Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1683.

Today is also the traditional kickoff to the Annual Appeal for the German American Heritage Center and Museum, and all contributions provide support for our operations, exhibitions, programs, and events throughout the year.  Look for information about our 2026 Annual Appeal this fall in your mailbox, on our social media platforms, and in our e-newsletters.  Donation checks can also be mailed to the German American Heritage Center and Museum, 712 W. 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52802 through the end of the year.  Or, donate online on our Donation page at www.gahc.org.

Every donation to the Annual Appeal - in any amount - supports our National Historic Site and arts and culture in the Quad Cities.

🇩🇪 October 6 is German-American Day, established in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan to celebrate German-American heritage and commemorate the founding of Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1683.

Today is also the traditional kickoff to the Annual Appeal for the German American Heritage Center and Museum, and all contributions provide support for our operations, exhibitions, programs, and events throughout the year. Look for information about our 2026 Annual Appeal this fall in your mailbox, on our social media platforms, and in our e-newsletters. Donation checks can also be mailed to the German American Heritage Center and Museum, 712 W. 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52802 through the end of the year. Or, donate online on our Donation page at www.gahc.org.

Every donation to the Annual Appeal – in any amount – supports our National Historic Site and arts and culture in the Quad Cities.
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Guests Who Never Checked Out: Part 1, Viola Banderob
Content warning: death by s*icide

Viola was a widow who was staying at the Standard Hotel in 1953. She was lonely, had no living relatives, and was battling many health issues before she decided to take her life. We do not know much about her life and what she was experiencing personally, but it is a sad and unfortunately true part of our building’s history. At the time, there were not many resources available for people living with depression and it was taboo to talk about. We can only imagine her grief and struggles she was facing and have sympathy for her situation.

Guests Who Never Checked Out: Part 1, Viola Banderob
Content warning: death by s*icide

Viola was a widow who was staying at the Standard Hotel in 1953. She was lonely, had no living relatives, and was battling many health issues before she decided to take her life. We do not know much about her life and what she was experiencing personally, but it is a sad and unfortunately true part of our building’s history. At the time, there were not many resources available for people living with depression and it was taboo to talk about. We can only imagine her grief and struggles she was facing and have sympathy for her situation.
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👻 Is it haunted?? Find out for yourself on October 10th during our "Geisternacht" paranormal investigation of the former hotel-turned-museum. Tickets at $30 per person and include snacks throughout the night, plus access to a cash bar. All proceeds from this event support historic preservation and programming at the German American Hertiage Center and Museum. 
https://events.humanitix.com/geisternacht-paranormal-investigation-of-the-gahc-m 
Space is limited. Not recommended for children under 13. Anyone under 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult.

👻 Is it haunted?? Find out for yourself on October 10th during our "Geisternacht" paranormal investigation of the former hotel-turned-museum. Tickets at $30 per person and include snacks throughout the night, plus access to a cash bar. All proceeds from this event support historic preservation and programming at the German American Hertiage Center and Museum.
https://events.humanitix.com/geisternacht-paranormal-investigation-of-the-gahc-m
Space is limited. Not recommended for children under 13. Anyone under 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult.
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Purportedly based on a true story, The Lost One (1951) is a noir-inflected drama, told in flashback, about a doctor at a displaced persons camp haunted by his secret wartime experiments for the Nazis and his murder of his fiancée (and, subsequently, other women) out of jealousy or perverted patriotism. Remarkably bleak and unforgiving, Lorre’s film was not popular among postwar German audiences, who were not ready to confront the guilt and tragedy as a result of the Third Reich. 
You can see The Lost One (Der Verlorene) at the Last Picture House on September 30th. Get tickets online here: https://events.humanitix.com/film-series-at-the-last-picture-house-q2b9u4zv

Purportedly based on a true story, The Lost One (1951) is a noir-inflected drama, told in flashback, about a doctor at a displaced persons camp haunted by his secret wartime experiments for the Nazis and his murder of his fiancée (and, subsequently, other women) out of jealousy or perverted patriotism. Remarkably bleak and unforgiving, Lorre’s film was not popular among postwar German audiences, who were not ready to confront the guilt and tragedy as a result of the Third Reich.
You can see The Lost One (Der Verlorene) at the Last Picture House on September 30th. Get tickets online here: https://events.humanitix.com/film-series-at-the-last-picture-house-q2b9u4zv
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🏰 Your birth month = your German castle 
Selections based purely on vibes.

🏰 Your birth month = your German castle
Selections based purely on vibes.
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