Translation Services

Translation Services

“Translation is not a matter of words only; it is a matter of making intelligible a whole culture.” ― Anthony Burgess

The German American Heritage Center & Museum does not offer translation services in-house, but we are happy to connect you with local translators.

Felden Translations

Tamara Felden offers translation of handwritten German texts in old script, such as Sütterlin, Frakur, and Kurrant.

Email (preferred): feldentranslations@gmail.com

Phone: (309) 738-6457

Estimates 

In Germany

For over five years, Christiane Krug has been working as a freelance translator, specializing in converting documents written in Sütterlin and Kurrent script (16th-20th century) into Latin script. She has extensive experience in deciphering old German manuscripts and offers translation and transliteration services. 

She transliterates script into standard German, but can also translate into English. 

Find more information and price estimates here:
Website: https://www.schriftgeschichte.de/Startseite/ 

Email: info@schriftgeschichte.de

Other Translators

Contact us at info@gahc.org to be connected with other translators.

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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