Do you love history? Archives? Museums? What to learn about them all in one place!

Get excited for the annual QC Archives Fair on Saturday, October 24, 2026! This year’s host site, the Putnam Museum, will be full of tables showcasing our unique archives, libraries, and museums from across the Quad Cities. Visit tables to learn about the specialized collections housed at these organizations. In addition to visiting this wonderful Quad Cities museum, there will be a special guest speaker from their staff. You may even win a door prize of swag from local history organizations!

Free and open to the public. To learn more about this event, QC Archives Fair.

This is an off-site event located at: 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA 52804.

We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com.