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.
July 10th
Family Friendly Double Feature!
Free fun, with activities, book giveaways, and sing-a-longs.
Food for purchase!
Family History Camps!
Join Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House for a fun and educational evening and learn about the life of Abraham Lincoln!
Family History Camps are a hands-on experience where families can enjoy make-and-take crafts, like cloth doll-making, embroidery, and more; historic games; and activities that connect to Lincoln's life. This is a perfect way to learn about Abraham Lincoln's connections to the Quad Cities, spend time together as a family, and get ready for the start of the school year.
Registration is required and limited to eight (8) families at each session.
The cost is $70 for families of four (4) and $5 for each additional family member. One adult is required per family.
Choose from one of these days: Tuesday, July 21; Wednesday, July 22; or Thursday, July 23; all sessions at 5:30-7:30pm
Meet at 5:15pm at the Carriage House. Activities, games, and crafts start at 5:30pm.
The Carriage House is at 909 11th Ave, Moline. It's the yellow, former garage, southeast of Deere-Wiman House, on the corner of 11th Avenue and 10th St.
Parking is available in the lot on the south side of 11th Avenue, south of Deere-Wiman House.
Special Tours
The Ladies of the Houses — Mary Deere, Katherine Butterworth, and Pattie Wiman— were raised during the Victorian Era when a woman’s place was with her family, community and church, but behind the scenes, they played an essential role in the growth and success of Deere & Company. As pioneers in the social life of the city, the business and beyond, they helped set the course for the good fortune to come. Visitors will get a glimpse of the private lives of these ladies —their pastimes, personal values, and prized possessions.
Ana Kehoe, who, as a young girl, knew Mrs. Wiman and visited her home, has several unique stories to tell. She will lead the group through both Deere-Wiman House and Butterworth Center for approximately 1 1/2 hours. There will be opportunities to sit during the tour but be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
There is an exterior lift and interior elevator at both houses for those with mobility issues. Wheelchairs will not fit in the interior elevator; wheelchair users will be limited to the first floor of both houses.
Parking is available across the street, south of Deere-Wiman House, 817 11th Ave, Moline.
This tour is $20 and is limited to 25 participants.
Registration links:
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 11 or more are by appointment on weekdays. Tour group companies, no matter the size, are also
by appointment on weekdays. Contact
info@butterworthcenter.com or 309-743-2701 to schedule a tour.
Contact meetings@butterworthcenter.com for scheduling meetings or click here for online reservations
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