We want to keep you informed of upcoming programs, events and exhibits at the Heritage Center.  We hope you will attend as many as you can.

 

Through May 31 - Cigar Exhibit - over 200 artifacts relating to the manufacture and consumption of cigars in the QCA.   First floor exhibit room

 

April 10 - Fifty+ years of the fashion dolls Barbie and Lili - An American icon and its German predecessor - a new exhibit presented by Ellen Sagaris at GAHC.

 

April 10, 2:00 - What a Doll! - an introduction and overview of Lili, Barbie and the German origins they share - presented by Ellen Tsagaris at GAHC.

 

April 19, 7:00 - Book Discussion Group: March Violets - led by Phil Hall at the Bettendorf Public Library in the Malmrose Room from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

 

May 1, 2:00 - Celebrating the life and music of Robert Schumann, presented by Don Wooten at GAHC

 

May 15, 2:00 - Davenport Zither Ensemble at the Homestead Colony Church/Museum in Homestead, Amana Colonies.'

 

May 22, 2:00 - My German Story - focusing on everyday Quad Citians, their German heritage and family journeys.  Presented by Bruce Bufe at GAHC.

 

June 1 - July 31 - PEZ Dispenser Exhibit - featuring the extensive collection of Emily Jackson.

 

June 1 - July 31 - German Influences in the Civil War Exhibit

June 5, 2:00 - Davenport Zither Ensemble - Annual early summer concert at the Downtown Davenport Family YMCA.

 

June 26, 2:00 - How Sweet It Is - Emily Jackson will present a program on the origin and history of the PEZ candy toppers at GAHC.

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