Educational Outreach
Several of our school programs have an outreach component.  Butterworth Trust staff visits classrooms, bringing interactive activities that help give students a foundation of knowledge before their visit to Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House. Learn more about programs.
 

Community Outreach
If you would like us to speak at your organization or meeting about our resources that we have availabe to you, please contact Angela Hunt at 309-765-7935 or e-mail ahunt@butterworthcenter.com.  Presentation topics vary and can be customized for your group, or you may opt for one of our slide presentations below.  There is no charge for the presenations, but donations are welcome and help fund education and community programs.

Deere-Wiman House
Butterworth Center
Deere-Wiman Houes Swimming Pool
How to Date Your Antique Photographs
Victorian Ladies Clothing
The Emancipation of Women's Clothing
Deere-Wiman Gardens
A Victorian Christmas
John Deere's Trip West

Deere-Wiman House
Learn about the architecture of the house built in 1872 and the four generations of John Deere's descendants who lived there. Duration: 30- 45 minutes, including questions
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Butterworth Center
The  home, built in 1892, underwent several changes throughout the years.  The house has grown to three times its original size.  Learn about William and Katherine Butterworth, the only couple to live in the house. Duration: 30- 45 minutes, including questions
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Deere-Wiman House Swimming Pool
Learn about the unique indoor swimming pool that was built in 1917.  The program including photos taken when the building was built and photos through the years until its demolition in the late 1980s.  Duration: 30- 45 minutes, including questions
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How to Date Your Antique Photographs
Learn simple methods for determining the date of photographs from the 1800s and early 1900s.  Duration: 30- 45 minutes, including questions
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Victorian Ladies' Clothing
Looks back at the wonderful era of women's clothing from the 1860s to 1910. Duration: 30- 45 minutes, including questions
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The Emancipation of Women's Clothing
How has women's clothing changed in the first half of the 20th century?  Learn about events that have influenced fashion throughout the years. Duration: 30- 45 minutes, including questions
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Deere-Wiman Gardens
Learn about Deere-Wiman grounds through historical photos and current photos of the beautiful gardens.
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A Victorian Christmas
Learn about the Christmas traditions that began during the Victorian era. Duration: 30- 45 minutes, including questions
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John Deere's Trip West
Follow John Deere's journey from Vermont to Illinois and learn why and how he settled in Moline, IL. 
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