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News from German American Heritage Center

Posted Online: Nov. 04, 2009, 3:26 pm  
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Press release submitted by German American Heritage Center

History of Davenport Shooting Club

Date/Time: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 2 p.m.

Place: German American Heritage Center & Museum

Cost: FREE with admission or free to museum members.

Description: Davenport Shooting Association traces it roots to 1854, when a number of German immigrants formed a club for rifle practice. This program explores the history of the club.

Great Workshop for Holiday Decorating!

REGISTER SOON!

Date/Time: Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 2- 4 p.m.

Cost (includes all supplies):

$10.00 Non-members; $5 museum members

Place: German American Heritage Center & MuseumDescription: Just in time for holiday decorating! Sign up for our Scherenschnitte (art of paper cutting) Workshop. As a tradition, German immigrants enjoyed making paper cuttings for Christmas ornaments and decorations.

Zither Ensemble, Every Saturday except holidays

Enjoy a watching and listening to our National Zither Ensemble practice and perform every Saturday at 10 am on the fourth floor of the museum.

Free with paid museum admission or free for members.

Christkindlmarkt Holiday Market

November 21 through December 23, 2009

It is free to visit the museum gift shop. Open during regular museum hours.Find a unique imported gift from Germany right in the Quad Cities! Visit our museum gift shop to discover new items including nutcrackers, smokers, steins, linens, crystal, candles, tree toppers, inge-glass ornaments and more! Consider a gift family museum membership to go with your unique gift item. Holiday gift memberships are $5 off now through December 23.