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.
Join us Sunday, September 21, 12-15pm
for this FREE family-friendly event at the Deere homes of Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House. It's a Family Thing! puts a focus on family history – yours and the Deere Family - at this activity packed afternoon.
- Digital scavenger hunt. Finish it and win swag!
- Get answers from local experts on how to care for family heirlooms
- Explore the
secret tunnel at Butterworth Center used by staff.
- Visit
community organizations for free giveaways, fun activities and really cool antique cars.
- Hang-out in the Family Zone with games, including Deere family corn-hole bingo.
Live, local music!
12 to 2:30pm
- Pickled Beats on the Deere-Wiman West Porch
- Donovan Gustofson Band in the Butterworth Garden Gazebo
2 to 3pm
- Jed Poust on the Butterworth’s Bennet-Stannke Organ
2:30 to 5pm
- Bucktown Band on the Deere-Wiman Porch
- QC Jazz Messengers in the Butterworth Garden Gazebo
Food and drink trucks
- Bent River - local craft beer
- Mexies
- Hibachi Fire
- Smoking Goodness
- Stan's Ice Cream
- Invasive species management in action by local goats
- Learn about volunteer opportunities at Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House
Sponsors: Olde Towne Bakery, VIP Transportation, and QC PastPort
We hope to see you here! If you have any questions, please call 309-743-2700
Register for Tours of Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House
- Click here
to register for FREE guided tours at 2:30 pm on the 1st Sunday of every month and every Sunday in July and August.
Tours for groups of 10 are offered by appointment on weekdays.
Contact:
info@butterworthcenter.com or 309-743-2701
.
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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