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Tour 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 constructed the Federal-style mansion that is the centerpiece of the present-day museum site. New fur trade exhibit.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Schuetzen Park Historic Site

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 Sites

Colonel Davenport

Tour 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 Homes


River Music Experience

Immerse 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 Exhibits

Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science/IMAX Theatre

Permanent 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 Museums

Things to do near Davenport, IA

Tabor Home Vineyards & Winery

Vineyards and international award-winning winery on family's 1890s farm site. Enjoy wine tasting on screened veranda, winery ...

Costello's Old Mill Gallery

Formerly the Oakland Mill, Costello's Old Mill Gallery was built in 1867 as a water-powered turbine supplying power to grind ...

Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village

Walnut Grove was an 1860s settlement and stagecoach stop, and now includes 18 historic Scott County buildings....

Palmer Hills Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 30 days...

Rainbow Pottery in the River Arts Center

At Rainbow Pottery, you may choose and glaze ceramic pieces from our wide selection of ceramic items. We will then fire them ...