DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 26, 2020) —

Opening Reception for Power Frauen Exhibit, Saturday, February 29, 5:30-7PM, Free Admission

Join us on Saturday, February 29, 5:30-7PM, for an opening reception for our new exhibit "Power Frauen: German Women Who Dared to Dream." There will be live music by Liv Carrow, appetizers provided by Crane and Pelican, and wine provided by The Grape Life.

In the year 2020, we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment — that which guaranteed women the right to vote.

In celebration of this anniversary, this exhibit features German and German American women who left their mark on the world. Paired with original artwork created by local women artists, this exhibit tells the stories of these amazing "Power Frauen."

Admission to the opening reception is free.

Painting for a Purpose, Sunday, March 8 @ 12PM

Join instructor Beth Peters on Sunday, March 8th at 12pm for this painting workshop. Create a beautiful 11x14 painting designed to be easy and fun. No artistic experience is needed.

Beth Peters is a Quad City artist who has worked for area nonprofits for 25 years. She has a BFA in Studio Art and has taught adult art classes for many years.

Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members.

Call 563-322-8844 or click below to register.

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Kaffeeklatsch, Sunday, March 8 @ 3PM

Join us for our monthly Kaffeeklatsch on Sunday, March 8, 3PM, following the Fascinating Fasching presentation!

Enjoy good company, conversation, and Apfelkuchen made by Suzanne's Swiss Bakery at this informal gathering!

GAHC Book Discussion, Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer by Maureen Ogle, Tuesday, March 10 @ 7PM, Bettendorf Public Library

Join the GAHC Book Discussion group on Tuesday, March 10, 7PM, for the fourth of their 2019-2020 book discussions.

On March 10, the group will discuss Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer by Maureen Ogle. The discussion will be led by Michael Hustedde.

Ambitious Brew, the first-ever history of American beer, tells an epic story of American ingenuity and the beverage that became a national standard. Not always America’s drink of choice, beer finally took its top spot in the nation’s glasses when a wave of German immigrants arrived in the mid-nineteenth century and settled in to re-create the beloved biergartens they had left behind. Fifty years later, the American-style lager beer they invented was the nation’s most popular beverage — and brewing was the nation’s fifth-largest industry, ruled over by titans Frederick Pabst and Adolphus Busch. Anti-German sentiments aroused by World War I fed the flames of the temperance movement and brought on Prohibition. After its repeal, brewers replaced flavor with innovations such as flashy marketing and lite beer, setting the stage for the generation of microbrewers whose ambitions would reshape the brew once again.

Grab a glass and a stool as Maureen Ogle pours out the surprising story behind your favorite pint.

Felted Egg Workshop with Gisela! Saturday, March 21 @ 1PM

Join instructor Gisela McDonald on Saturday, March 21, 1-3PM, for a felted egg workshop. Create beautifully hand felted eggs just in time for Easter!

The cost for this workshop is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

Call 563-322-8844 or click below to purchase tickets.

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Spring Basket Weaving Workshop, Sunday, March 22 @ 12PM

Join us on Sunday, March 22 from 12-4pm for our Spring Basket Weaving Workshop!

Instructor Tracy Welch is here for another great basket weaving workshop! In this workshop you will be making an egg basket just in time for the Easter holiday.

Cost is $40 for members, $45 for non-members

Call 563-322-8844 or click below to register.

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Volunteer With Us!

We are looking for volunteers in 4 different areas: Front Desk Volunteers, Special Events Volunteers, Docents, and Building and Grounds Committee!

Front Desk Volunteers: Help greet visitors to the GAHC! Training provided. Work as little or as much as you like — scheduled days available. Shifts are from Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-1PM or 1-4PM, and Sundays, 12-4PM. Want to help only on Special Event days- let us know! Give the gift of time this year at the GAHC! If you’d like to volunteer at the front desk, contact Sami at samantha@gahc.org.

Special Events: The GAHC holds special events throughout the year which require a larger number of volunteers to be on hand. Examples of these events are: The Best of the Wurst Sausage Competition, Annual Bier Tasting, Weihnachtsmarkt Holiday Craft Fair, etc. We may need assistance with ticket sales/check in, directing the increased number of visitors, etc. These are often fun but busy events and are not possible without the help of volunteers. If you’re interested in volunteering for special events, contact Sami at samantha@gahc.org.

Docents: The GAHC offers guided tours of our exhibits led by volunteer docents. Docent volunteers must have an interest in history and be comfortable with public speaking. Tours are scheduled only when one has been requested. There is no experience or specialized knowledge required — new docents will be trained by museum staff. This is a good position for anyone interested in history and museum education. If you’re interested in becoming a docent, contact Sami at samantha@gahc.org.

Building and Grounds Committee: Do you have knowledge of building issues, historic structures, or are just plain handy? The B&G committee is seeking new members to attend 6 meetings per year and help deal with the many issues that arise with a structure like ours! Meetings are on the first Wednesday of every other month at 10AM and typically last one hour. Contact Kelly at kelly.lao@gahc.org.

Are You a Member Yet?

There are many benefits to membership with the GAHC. Members receive:

  • Quarterly issues of the Infoblatt newsletter
  • Free Admission to exhibits
  • Free Admission to many programs and events
  • Access to special members-only events
  • Discounts on classes, events, and trips
  • Discounts on facility rental

Want to be sure you never forget to renew? Sign up for automatic renewals online by clicking on the button below!

Would you like to save paper and receive your quarterly Infoblatt newsletter digitally? Give us a call at (563) 322-8844 or email Sami at samantha@gahc.org and let us know!

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Looking for a Venue for your Special Event?

Have your next gathering here at the GAHC and save big! Your rental dollars help us fund our educational programming. In addition, more people will see our beautiful event space and learn about our facility! We can help save you from the cleaning and hassle of having guests at your home. An event at GAHC allows your guest ample parking, we set up the room for you, and you can bring your own food and beverage!

We have many openings- even at the holidays! Hold your class reunion, baby shower, wedding gift opening day, potluck, anniversary party, club or organizational meeting, family board-game night, graduation, or anything you can think of in our gorgeous space that looks out onto the Mississippi River and Centennial Bridge! We seat up to 100 comfortably, or 150 cocktail style, and can add on Museum Tours!

Call today to speak with Sami and let us do the work for your next event! Call 563-322-8844 or email info@gahc.org

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