21 Sep 2016

This Weekend-an event each day at the GAHC!

By Rick Martin
"The Saloon & Liquor Trade of Davenport 
and Scott Co. (1846-1933)" by Mike Burggraaf
Sunday, September 25th @ 2:00 pm
Come and enjoy this fascinating overview of the liquor trade in Davenport and the various Prohibition attempts in Iowa. There will also be historical items on display including; photos, postcards, jugs, bottles, shot glasses and more! Burggraaf is the co-author of The Antique Bottles of Iowa (1846-1915) and books will be for sale following!
Fall Frolic 
Friday, September 25th @5:00 pm
Outing Club Ballroom

German food! Silent Auction! Special Guest Presentation! Join us for cocktails beginning at 5, a German dinner at 6 and a presentation at 7 by J. Douglas Miller, a producer of the documentary Whiskey Cookers: The Amazing Story of the Templeton, Iowa Bootleggers which we will be showing on Saturday, September 26th at 2 pm at the Figge's John Deere Auditorium. Join us as we thank all past members of our board of directors and support educational outreach to area schools with your ticket! Call 563-322-8844 to purchase yours today!
A special thank you to our sponsors: Koehler Electric, Seiffert Lumber, Zimmerman Honda, Iowa Mutual Insurance, Lorenzen Steffen Insurance and Green Thumbers!
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