This site holds many special memories for generations of local German-Americans and other area residents. In 1870, the Davenport Schützengesellschaft (later called the Schützen Verein) created this "Schützenpark"
Davenport, IA Historic SitesImmerse yourself in the roots of music with over 5,000 square feet of interactive audio-visual exhibits, multiple theaters, educational displays, and live music performances. In downtown Davenport on banks of the Mississippi River.
Davenport, IA ExhibitsTour guides recall the army fort construction that brought George Davenport to Rock Island on the Mississippi (now home to the Rock Island Arsenal) in 1816. Davenport developed a prosperous fur trade with local American Indians and in 1833
Davenport, IA Historic HomesPermanent exhibits feature Mississippi River history and natural environments of the region as well as worldwide cultures. Changing exhibits, museum store, and 3D IMAX Theater.
Davenport, IA MuseumsExhibit features Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Urban "Red" Faber. One-room school, narrow gauge railroad car, bell collection...
Newly-expanded museum has two floors with 30,000 farm toys and trucks on display. Diorama illustrates the history and importa...
The renovated Hotel Williams, built in 1874, features a display of pharmaceutical items, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor an...
Experience nature at this 70-acre complex that includes a wetland, reconstructed prairie, roadside viewing platform, trails, ...
Tour this 1850 Victorian home, decorated circa 1870-1900. Doll museum has more than 1000 dolls. Also see hand-carved miniatur...