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Kaffee und Kuchen

January 12, 2025 |
 1:30 pm -
 3:00 pm
$0-8

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View our new exhibition and learn about the artist’s inspiration and process behind the work.

With You I Am Myself / Mit Dir bin ich ich — Israeli artist and photographer Oranit Ben Zimra portrays 24 pairs of friends in words and pictures. This collection of large-scale photographs form a mosaic of German-Israeli friendships. The story of each friendship is told in a sensitive and touching way. This exhibition will be on display January 12th – April 6th, 2025.

View the exhibition and learn about the artist’s inspiration and process behind the work.

Free for GAHC+M Members and Friends of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities.
$8 for non-members.

1:30 refreshments
2:00 program

This exhibition was created to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the CHAVERIM organization. The exhibition was shown at the Norderstedt City Museum from May 11 – November 12, 2023.

This exhibition is supported by the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities, Iowa Economic Development Authority, National Endowment for the Arts, Regional Development Authority, Scott County Regional Authority, the Rauch Family Foundation II, Modern Woodmen, and WVIK.

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

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Deutschland to Davenport Part 6! Did you know we have some pieces in the museum's collection made from hair? Yes, human hair. 💇‍♀️
In the Victorian period, it was fairly common to use hair to make keepsake items of loved ones or memorials after a loved one has passed. These were as simple as watch chains and elaborate as full sized framed wreaths that are works of art. 
As photography became more accessible and popular, the hair work fell out of practice. Now, some people find it "creepy" but others appreciate the work and detail that went into these pieces.
What mementos do you keep from your loved ones?

Deutschland to Davenport Part 6! Did you know we have some pieces in the museum`s collection made from hair? Yes, human hair. 💇‍♀️
In the Victorian period, it was fairly common to use hair to make keepsake items of loved ones or memorials after a loved one has passed. These were as simple as watch chains and elaborate as full sized framed wreaths that are works of art.
As photography became more accessible and popular, the hair work fell out of practice. Now, some people find it "creepy" but others appreciate the work and detail that went into these pieces.
What mementos do you keep from your loved ones?
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Deutschland to Davenport Part 5: The story of Gretja Stoltenberg Hahn is one of our favorites! You can learn more about Gretja in our passport experience kiosks throughout our permanent exhibition.

Deutschland to Davenport Part 5: The story of Gretja Stoltenberg Hahn is one of our favorites! You can learn more about Gretja in our passport experience kiosks throughout our permanent exhibition. …

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Have you ever wanted to share your love of history, connect with visitors, and help bring our exhibits to life?  Become a museum docent to help make our visitors' experience more memorable! 

Docents help transform quiet galleries into dynamic learning spaces with opportunity for dialogue. If you love to learn, tell stories, and are excited about local history, being a docent might be a great fit for you. 

As a docent, you’ll help lead tours, engage with visitors, share the stories that shaped our community, and help preserve our history for future generations.

Training will be provided through three 2-hour sessions beginning in September, with dates scheduled around participant availability.

To get started, complete our online interest form: https://forms.gle/pn9cnSdv7VZ4aioG7

For more information, contact our Education Coordinator at aaron@gahc.org

Have you ever wanted to share your love of history, connect with visitors, and help bring our exhibits to life? Become a museum docent to help make our visitors` experience more memorable!

Docents help transform quiet galleries into dynamic learning spaces with opportunity for dialogue. If you love to learn, tell stories, and are excited about local history, being a docent might be a great fit for you.

As a docent, you’ll help lead tours, engage with visitors, share the stories that shaped our community, and help preserve our history for future generations.

Training will be provided through three 2-hour sessions beginning in September, with dates scheduled around participant availability.

To get started, complete our online interest form: https://forms.gle/pn9cnSdv7VZ4aioG7

For more information, contact our Education Coordinator at [email protected]
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🎉 Alles Gute zum Geburtstag an GAHC+M! Follow our intern, Bella, as she bakes a Schokoladentorte from Mary Hahn Praktisches Kochbuch published in 1952.

On August 1st, 1994 the German American Hertiage Center was established as a non-profit organization. After 32 years, we have restored the building into a museum, and now offer programs, special exhibitions, events, and so much more to preseve the German immigrant stories that formed our community in Davenport. Share your favorite recipes or memories with us in the comments! ⬇️

🎉 Alles Gute zum Geburtstag an GAHC+M! Follow our intern, Bella, as she bakes a Schokoladentorte from Mary Hahn Praktisches Kochbuch published in 1952.

On August 1st, 1994 the German American Hertiage Center was established as a non-profit organization. After 32 years, we have restored the building into a museum, and now offer programs, special exhibitions, events, and so much more to preseve the German immigrant stories that formed our community in Davenport. Share your favorite recipes or memories with us in the comments! ⬇️
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Deutschland to Davenport: Part 4 -- GAHC+M's washing machines!

Deutschland to Davenport: Part 4 — GAHC+M`s washing machines! …

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Do you know the history of Voss washing machines? Part 3 of Deutschland to Davenport offers a deep dive into the life and invention of Wilhelm Voss.

Do you know the history of Voss washing machines? Part 3 of Deutschland to Davenport offers a deep dive into the life and invention of Wilhelm Voss. …

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☀️ There is only 1 weekend left to enjoy free admission to the German American Heritage Center and Museum in July!

Explore our historic building and discover the stories of German immigrants that settled right here in the Quad Cities. We also have two rotating exhibitions including "Shaped by Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States."

The German American Heritage Center and Museum and the @figgeartmuseum are proud to offer free admission for the entire month of July. Free admission is possibly through the generosity of Cal and Jill Werner.

☀️ There is only 1 weekend left to enjoy free admission to the German American Heritage Center and Museum in July!

Explore our historic building and discover the stories of German immigrants that settled right here in the Quad Cities. We also have two rotating exhibitions including "Shaped by Immigrants: Celebrating 250 Years of the United States."

The German American Heritage Center and Museum and the @figgeartmuseum are proud to offer free admission for the entire month of July. Free admission is possibly through the generosity of Cal and Jill Werner.
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There's only a few more architecture walking tours left this summer! Learn where German immigrants, lived, worked, and created a community in Downtown Davenport and the Gold Coast Historic District. Our walking tours share details of residents' personal lives, as well as notable architectural styles found along the route. Tours are $10 per person, last approximately 2 hours and are 1.5 miles long. Register online or give us a call at 563-322-8844 x0 to sign up.
Upcoming tour dates: July 25, August 8, August 22, September 5

There`s only a few more architecture walking tours left this summer! Learn where German immigrants, lived, worked, and created a community in Downtown Davenport and the Gold Coast Historic District. Our walking tours share details of residents` personal lives, as well as notable architectural styles found along the route. Tours are $10 per person, last approximately 2 hours and are 1.5 miles long. Register online or give us a call at 563-322-8844 x0 to sign up.
Upcoming tour dates: July 25, August 8, August 22, September 5
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