Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House

Welcome to Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House, located in the Overlook District of Moline, Illinois. Both historic homes once belonged to John Deere’s descendants but are now operated by the William Butterworth Foundation. They serve as year-round sites for quality educational and cultural events, meeting space for not-for-profit organizations, and tours for local, national, and international visitors.

Please enjoy our virtual offerings on this website, on our YouTube Channel – Deere Family Homes (click here), on Facebook (click here), and on Instagram (click here). A new Curator's Pick video is added each month on YouTube.



Register for Tours of Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House


  • Click here to register for free guided tours on Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays at 2:30p


Last tour of 2024 is Wednesday December 18.

See you in January 2025


  • Click here Click here to register for free Sunday guided tours First Sunday of the Month and Every Sunday during July and August

See you January 5, 2025


   Contact meetings@butterworthcenter.com for scheduling meetings or click here for online reservations

Weather related closings at Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House are posted on our social media sites. Click on an icon below for Facebook or Instagram.


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