24 Jul 2014

Only a few cabins left! Travel to GERMANY with GAHC!

By G A H C
Blue Horizon Travel Time

Cruise the Rivers of Southern Germany
August 20-27 2015!
Deposit $250 per person and SAVE 10% off cruise!

Only a few cabins left!

Once again Linda Meadors of Blue Horizon is partnering with the German American Heritage Center for a journey to southern Germany's most picturesque villages traversing along four of its most famous rivers- the Moselle, Rhine, Main, and the Danube Canal. We will board the new Avalon Visionary in Remich, Luxembourg traveling east to Nuremberg with stops in the former Roman city of Trier, the vineyard and castle villages of Cochem & Koblenz, through the famous Rhine Gorge, and into one of Germany's most photographed villages, Rudesheim. Along the way our Avalon cruise director will provide lectures with tales of the ancient castles that stand sentry on lofty cliffs rising 400 feet above the waters.



Bavaria is famous for its half-timbered houses, flower-box laden balconies & onion-shaped church domes. Along the Main River you will step back into medieval times in Miltenberg with its Gothic architecture, Wurzburg (the pearl of the Romantic Road) and UNESCO World Heritage Site, 13th Century Bamberg. Our cruise disembarkation takes place in Nuremberg where our optional German Heritage Tour begins.

3 cabin categories
(priced per person double occupancy without discount)
$3,098 pp lower deck cabin w/window; $3.898 pp middle deck suite w /balcony $3,998 pp upper deck suite with balcony - Call now! Cabins sell out quickly! 309-912-4888
SOUTHERN GERMANY HERITAGE TOUR
$2,395 pp dbl occ based on current exchange rate plus air

This custom tour is led by the Executive Director of Davenport's own German American Heritage Center, Janet Brown-Lowe. Designed as a companion to the river cruise, we will spend two nights in three of Bavaria's most beautiful and historic cities: Nordlingen located on the picturesque Romantic Road; Alpine Oberammergau famous for wood carving and the Passion Play; and Kaiserslautern, the sister-city of Davenport. If your ancestors emigrated from this region, let us know! As a custom tour, Linda can modify our routing to the interests of our participants. Tour requires a minimum of 15 people.
German American Heritage Center
712 West 2nd Street Davenport, 563-322-8844 www.gahc.org
17 Jul 2014

Genealogy Workshop- Schleswig-Holstein: The Danish/German Angle with Michele McNabb

By G A H C
Greetings!

Join us on Sunday, October 12th for a day of Genealogy & Research with Michele McNabb.

12:30-2:00: Danish or German? - Researching Ancestors from Schleswig/Slesvig

2:15-3:45: Under Sail & Steam: Emigration from Denmark and Schleswig-Holstein

Sign up today! Call 563-322-8844

$20 Members & $25 for Nonmembers

Michele is coming from The Museum of Danish America in Elkhorn, IA so sign up today to make sure our class fills up in time!

Museum opens at 12:00pm on Oct.12

There will be a 15 minute break in between sessions.

08 Jul 2014

Last Symphony Event- Dennis Loftin & the history of the QCSO!

By G A H C

One Hundred Years of Musical Memories - A Centennial Celebration presented by Dennis Loftin

Sunday, July 13th 2pm

Please join us on Sunday, July 13th at 2:00 p.m. at the German American Heritage Center for "One Hundred Years of Musical Memories --- A Centennial Celebration" presented by Dennis Loftin, QCSO program annotator, former Operations Personnel Manager, Librarian, and percussionist (and much more)!

Dennis will guide us through each decade of the Symphony Orchestra's rich history with interesting trends, historic photos, and funny backstage stories. This is the final program which accompanies the 100 Years - 100 Stories exhibit. The exhibit will be closing on Sunday, July 20th.

Quad City Symphony Orchestra will not be publishing a book for the 100th season as originally planned. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

712 W Second Street
Davenport, Iowa 52802
563-322-8844
24 Jun 2014

Birdies for Charity #1002

By G A H C
The Birdies for Charity fund can help provide bonus dollars to non-profits like the German American Heritage Center. Choose from a one-time flat donation or bid a penny or more for every birdie made during the 2014 John Deere Classic.
Which ever way you choose gives you a chance to win a car or other great prizes! If you guess the correct number of birdies you could win a 2014 Chevy Cruze!
If you would like a form, call 563-322-8844 or drop in between 10 and 4 Tuesday - Saturday or 12-4 on Sunday.
Please send us your completed pledges by June 30th!
Our number is #1002 and THANK YOU!!!
18 Jun 2014

Frederick Morden presents "The Symphony Immigrates to America"

By G A H C

Join us as we welcome Frederick Morden to the German American Heritage Center as he presents "The Symphony Immigrates to America: From Wiener Schnitzel to Melting Pot" Sunday, June 22nd at 2pm.

How and when did symphonic music grow new roots in the USA? Frederick Morden, retired orchestra-music director, conductor & composer will answer this and more. His talk is a wonderful musical history guide to our exhibition, "100 Years - 100 Stories: Celebrating a Century of Excellence of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra."

This program is sponsored by Humanities Iowa, Western Illinois University Foundtion, Charles B. Preacher Foundation, The Riverboat Development Authority, and the Downtown Davenport Partnership.

28 May 2014

Zither concert this Sunday!

By G A H C
HAUSMUSIK ZUM FRÜHLING

Presented by the Davenport Zither Ensemble
SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST 2PM
JOIN US FOR OUR BI-ANNUAL ZITHER CONCERT PERFORMED BY THE DAVENPORT ZITHER ENSEMBLE. HEAR SEASONAL FAVORITES AS WELL AS CLASSICS! SEATS FILL UP QUICKLY, SO ARRIVE EARLY!
GERMAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER & MUSEUM, 712 WEST 2ND STREET, DAVENPORT, IOWA
563-322-8844     www.gahc.org
30 Apr 2014

Notice of Annual Meeting Wednesday, May 7th 5pm

By G A H C

German American Heritage Center members are invited to join us for our 2014 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 7th at 5pm in our 4th floor meeting room. Organizational information will be presented as well as the voting in of new Board of Directors members.

Please support our efforts and come participate in this process!

Your membership entitles you to attend Annual Meetings. If you are not a member, join by visiting: http://gahc.org/membership.htm

23 Apr 2014

Don Wooten speaks on Strauss at GAHC this Sunday

By G A H C

Please join us as we host WVIK's Don Wooten as he presents "Celebrating Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Composer and Conductor" on Sunday, April 27th at 2pm. Learn about this German composer who had much influence on 20th Century music from one of the area's most ardent supporter of the arts. Don't miss out!

100 Years - 100 Stories

An exhibit celebrating a century of excellence of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra opens Friday, April 25th!  This exhibit features stories, vignettes, images, and interactives all celebrating the history of this cornerstone of our community!

Event Info
Open Friday, April 25 till Sunday, July 20
Tuesday- Saturday 10-4
Sunday 12-4
21 Apr 2014

You Can Still Sail and Save! 2015 GAHC River Cruise Special Extended!

By G A H C
Friends, you have one more chance to get in on a savings opportunity for a river cruise in Germany.
Our travel agent dropped by to say that we should notify our members/friends that our River Cruise for 2015 still has 15 spots available and that the cruise line is still honoring the original discount of 10% off with a $250 down payment and payment of insurance by May 1.   Interested travelers should contact Linda Meadors (all details are on our website).

The GAHC Heritage Motor Coach Tour is also still accepting travelers; no discount.
26 Mar 2014

Spring Workshops and Springerle Molds!

By G A H C

There is still time to order Spring and Easter themed molds from House on the Hill. Whether it is baking or crafting, we have just what you need to make beautiful springerle this time of year! Call 563-322-8844 to find out more! Or visit us to see lovely examples from Connie of House on the Hill!

Sunday, April 6th Scherenschnitte with Keith Bonnstetter

We have 2 sessions available to learn this paper cutting craft! 12:30-1:30 or 2:00-3:00. Both sessions will be creating the same design. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Room available in both sessions. Call 563-322-8844 to register today!
Pre-payment and pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up!

Unfortunately the basket weaving class if full. Please check back with us next year.

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