Schuetzen Park

The preservation of Schuetzen Park depends upon the generosity of people like you. Unlike city, state and national parks, taxes do not support activities at this site.

You can commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the "Fly Over" of Davenport by the Graf Zeppelin with your own souvenir ribbon. The ribbon is 6 inches by 1 & 1/2 inches and feature the "Graf's" pilot and promoter Dr. Hugo Eckener on the button at the top. You can obtain one by sending $2.50 per ribbon to the Park's address listed on this page an one will be mailed to you.

You can also help by:

Send your tax deductible donation to: Schuetzen Park c/o 3401 Schuetzen Lane, Davenport, IOWA 52804-4353 U.S.A.
Make a donation "on-line" using Just-Give
Purchase a Special Commemorative postcard of the "Graf Zeppelin" over Davenport, IOWA in 1929. Great quality card on heavy postcard stock. 6 cards for $5.00 (includes shipping)

Purchase one of the books published by the Schuetzenpark Gilde (Prices include shipping in the U.S.) (Add $1.00 per book for postage abroad)

Schuetzenpark: Davenport's Lost Playland ($20.00)
"The most comprehensive book ever written about Schuetzen Park." Contains dozens of photos and an extensive bibliography. Printed on archival quality papers. 64 pages Published in 1999

The German Forty-Eighters in Davenport ($12.00)
By the well known researcher in Germanic studies Hildegard Binder-Johnson. Chronichles the immigration of one of the most important groups to arrive in the United States and Iowa. Subject includes the Turners, The Schuetzenverein, The Schleswig-Holstein Kampfgenossen, Deutsche Schule and more. Printed in archival quality papers. 60 Pages Published in 1999

The Turners Songbook ($7.00)
Nice pocket sized book of nearly 100 German and English songs important to the Turngemeinde in the U.S. and abroad. Printed on archival quality paper. Published in 2002

Designate Schuetzen Park in your Will - The Schuetzenpark Gilde also has qualified advisors who can help you designate the Park as a beneficiary to your estate. The legacy to leave will help make the world a better place for your children, grandchildren and people you have never met. Please contact the Gilde for more information on this subject.