German Hausbarn Watercolor Workshop

The German American Heritage Center & Museum hosts its 5th annual Oktoberfest Davenport on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from noon to 7:00 p.m. at Kaiserslautern Square (K-Square), 119 E. 3rd Street in downtown Davenport, Iowa. The free outdoor celebration features Die Musikmeisters German polka band (3–7 p.m.), afternoon music from The Textures, traditional games including stein holding and hammerschlagen, German Read more...

The German American Heritage Center & Museum hosts Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 712 W 2nd Street in Davenport. The free artisan craft and gift market celebrates German holiday traditions with live music, local foods, performances, and special appearances, with the museum open to the public throughout the day. Read more...

Learn about the long history of toy making in Germany. This presentation will cover the German doll and toy industry from the Middle Ages to today. About the Speaker: Ellen M. Tsagaris, JD, PhD, has collected dolls since age three. She gives lectures, stages museum exhibits, appraises, and makes dolls. Dr. Tsagaris writes books and articles about dolls, including With Read more...

The German American Heritage Center and Museum in downtown Davenport is pleased to offer Historic Summer Walking Tours for Summer 2023. Learn about where German immigrants worked, lived, and created a community. The walking tour will share details of their personal lives, as well as notable architectural styles found throughout downtown and the Gold Coast. Tours are limited to 15 Read more...