If These Walls Could Talk -- Behind the Scenes Tour

Charles and Mary Deere built their estate in 1872 and moved to the bluff the following year. Their home, known as “Overlook”, pushed the boundaries of modern living! With time, their estate, now known as Deere-Wiman House, was updated with technological and mechanical innovations. Equipped with elevators and ribbed cage showers, this home has been witness to innovations for over 150 years. From customized alterations to practical upgrades, these walls have seen it all.

If These Walls Could Talk provides participants with a unique, guided experience through corridors rarely open to the public with the director of operations & administration. During this specialty tour, she will spill the tea on everything from the boiler system to the wallpaper to the floorboard nails. Leave with a better idea of the estate’s utility modifications over time and how they reflect the life of a family of early adapters.

Participants will meet at Deere-Wiman Carriage House and should come prepared to walk up and down servant and family stairs and ramps. Bring your curiosity and wear comfortable shoes. At the end of the experience, you will be provided with the opportunity to ask questions and receive a sweet snack! Cost is
$25 per person and the group size will remain small; limited to 16 people. The goal of this tour will be to gain a better understanding of the home's utility modifications over time and how they reflect the life of a family of early adapters.

For tickets, go to: www.butterworthcenter.com .

You may also like the following events from Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House:

• Next Wednesday, 23rd July, 02:30 pm, Historic House Tour in Moline
• Next month, 11th August, 06:00 pm, Estate Planning Workshops in Moline
• This September, 21st September, 12:00 pm, PORCH PARTY -- IT'S A FAMILY THING in Moline