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.

Music on the Lawn: Duke Otherwise 
Wed, June 18 / 9:30 am & 6:30 pm
Deere-Wiman House / 817 11th Ave Moline, IL 61265

"Watching the kids and families who attend a Duke Otherwise show is truly a wonder. It' always a packed room, and Duke shows a genuine love for sharing his music that translates into an enjoying, engaging show for ALL ages. The kids always feel comfortable and at-ease at his shows, and Duke really lets their true selves shine."

The morning show will be for young learners in summer school, preschools, or enrichment programs but everyone is welcome to attend either (or both) FREE music concerts! The evening event will begin at 5 pm with activities, community partners, and we will have a good ol' time. The morning concert will start at 9:30 am. Bring a friend, a blanket, and come enjoy LIVE music on the lawn of the Deere-Wiman House.
Duke Otherwise

2025 Birdies for Charity!

In 2024, the John Deere Classic’s Birdies for Charity raised $15.9 million for 476 charities, including Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House.

Our Birdie is #2282. There is also a contest to win a two-year lease on a 2025 Lexus - guess the correct number of birdies made in the tournament. 
Click here to support

Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House

100% of every pledge collected goes directly to your specified charity. When you donate through Birdies for Charity, Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House receives your gift, plus an additional 5-10%!


You can also give to the Bonus Fund, the source of those additional dollars, which is supported by funds from tournament revenues, special events, a matching grant from John Deere and direct donations from generous folks like you.

Give to the Bonus Fund


If you mail a donation, please make checks payable to "Birdies for Charity" and mail donations and pledge forms DIRECTLY to Birdies for Charity, 15623 Coaltown Rd, East Moline, IL 61244.

There are also pledge forms in each of the four buildings on site.

Friday, June 24 is the deadline for pledges with contest entries.

Friday, July 4 is the deadline for late pledges, which are not eligible for the contest.

Birdies for Charity also has a Partner Program, for people (donations of $1,500 and above) who don’t necessarily want to be in the contest, but still want to support their favorite charities, and the tournament. Thursday, June 12 is the deadline for Partner donations to be sent to Birdies for Charity.

Register for Tours of Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House


  • Click here to register for FREE guided tours at 2:30 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.




  • Click here to register for FREE guided tours at 2:30 pm on the 1st Sunday of every month.


  • Click here to register for FREE guided tours at 2:30 pm every Sunday during July and August.

   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.

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