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Pavilion It’s more than seeing. It’s doing. The John Deere Pavilion. It’s a hands-on experience. You can touch the machines and climb on board. Get the real feel of a job site as you take the controls of a dozer or excavator simulator. It’s about staying in touch. Where we’ve been and where we’re going. How we touch the lives of people around the world, from the food they eat to the highways they drive on to the homes they live in. And how our products help improve the quality of life for people everywhere. And, of course, it's one of the biggest displays of John Deere equipment and technology in the world. Vintage machines alongside today’s worldclass John Deere agriculture, construction, and forestry equipment. Plus, you can take a peek at the future, the innovative machines that will be working the fields, construction sites and homes of the future. There are all kinds of things for kids to see, do, learn, and, yes, touch. Including our ever-popular, always fun, interactive Discovery Zone. The John Deere Pavilion. The John Deere experience. All under one roof. Admission is always free.

Open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–4 p.m. 1400 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265; (309) 765-1000 JohnDeerePavilion.com

All here. All John Deere. You’ll definitely want to take something home with you besides the great memories. That’s where the John Deere Store comes in. It’s right next door to the Pavilion, and it’s got everything. Genuine John Deere gear and lots of it. We’re talking hats, shirts, toys, books, videos, collectibles —you name it. From key chains to kids' tractors in all sizes and for all ages. All in your favorite color and with the John Deere name proudly displayed. We always have something in store for you. Or for anyone on your gift list. The John Deere Store.

John Deere

Store

Open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday, noon–4 p.m. 1300 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265; (888) 231-1236 JohnDeereStore.com

John Deere

Historic Site An anvil and a plow. The rest is history. Grand Detour, Ill., is where it all began back in 1837. It's where John Deere set up his small blacksmith shop and worked long days on an anvil and a dream. It's where he created the first commercially successful steel plow, and helped make the American Midwest one of the greatest food-producing lands in the world. Go back to the beginning at the John Deere Historic Site. See a faithful replica of the original shop, where you’ll experience the blacksmithing trade of the day — sparks included. Walk the grounds and tour the original Deere family home, authentic, right down to the period furniture. We didn’t forget a thing. You won’t either.

Open Wednesday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., May–October. Admission is $5.00. Kids under 12 get in free. 8334 South Clinton Street, Grand Detour (Dixon), IL 61201; (815) 652-4551 JohnDeereHistoricSite.com

John Deere

Factory Tours

Building legends. What does it take to build some of the world’s finest farm, construction, forestry and residential equipment? Well, start with some of the world’s finest production facilities. You’re welcome to schedule a behind-the-scenes tour. This is your chance to see — up-close and personal — how John Deere machines are built, step-by-step. From machining the parts to applying that unmistakable John Deere green paint. Tours are available at the following locations: Harvester Works, East Moline, Ill.; Tractor Cab Assembly Operations, Waterloo, Ia.; Engine Works, Waterloo, Ia.; and Des Moines Works, Ankeny, Ia. Make your reservations 48 hours in advance, as tours fill up quickly. John Deere factory tours. Where it all comes together.

Visit JohnDeereAttractions.com for more information, tour schedules and reservations. Factory tours are free.

Deere & Company

World Headquarters More than just a corporate office building. The Deere & Company World Headquarters is a stunning architectural masterpiece housing all the history and all the milestones of Deere & Company. See years of company history displayed in a 180-foot-long, three-dimensional mural featuring 2,200 pieces of memorabilia. This John Deere attraction also features a huge display of John Deere equipment, from vintage to current. It’s a destination in itself.

Open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–4 p.m. One John Deere Place, Moline, IL 61265; (800) 765-9588

Deere Wiman House/ Butterworth Center The grounds and gardens of the Deere Family. This is where the Deere family once lived, in mansions renowned for their beauty and impeccable landscaping. Open weekdays by appointment Sundays: July –August, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. (tours on the hour) Near 11th Avenue and 8th Street, Moline, Ill. (309) 743-2701

John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum A study in the classics. John Deere style. Located in Waterloo, Iowa, our mission is to educate visitors about the history of tractor and engine design, and of manufacturing in Iowa's Cedar Valley. We celebrate employee contributions, customers and the continuing values of Deere & Company. Open Tuesday –Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Admission: $8 Adult (13–61) $4 Seniors, John Deere employees and retirees, and active duty military Kids age 12 and under are free (accompanied by an adult) For information contact: [email protected] (309) 292-6126

TPC Deere Run Bring your clubs. And test your game at the home of the prestigious John Deere Classic, a PGA tournament. 3100 Heather Knoll Silvis, IL 61282 (309) 796-6000 tpc.com/deererun-about

Events

MAY

Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, May 16 th (10 a.m.– 4 p.m.)

JUNE

Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, June 20 th (10 a.m.– 4 p.m.)

JULY

Learn and Play Day Saturday, July 18th (10 a.m.– 4 p.m.)

AUGUST

Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, August 15th (10 a.m.– 4 p.m.)

SEPTEMBER

QCA Heritage Tractor Parade and Show Saturday, September 12 th (10 a.m.– 4 p.m.)

Experience John Deere all year long. 2014 –15 Pavilion Events: NOVEMBER

Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, November 15th (10 a.m. –4 p.m.) Lighting on the Commons Saturday, November 22nd (3:30 p.m.– 6 p.m.)

Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, September 19th (10 a.m.– 4 p.m.)

OCTOBER

Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, October 17th (10 a.m.– 4 p.m.)

NOVEMBER

Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, November 14th (10 a.m.– 4 p.m.) Lighting on the Commons Saturday, November 21st (3:30 p.m.– 6 p.m.)

DECEMBER

Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, December 19th (10 a.m.– 4 p.m.)

DECEMBER

Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, December 20 th (10 a.m.– 4 p.m.)

2015 Historic Site Events:

JANUARY

MAY

FEBRUARY

JUNE

MARCH

JULY

APRIL

SEPTEMBER

Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, January 17 th (10 a.m.–4 p.m.)

Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, February 21st (10 a.m.– 4 p.m.)

Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, March 21st (10 a.m.– 4 p.m.)

Free Kids Craft Day Saturday, April 18th (10 a.m.– 4 p.m.)

Grand Detour Gardening Symposium Saturday, May 16th

June Jam Sunday, June 21st

Green Iron Days July 31st – August 2nd

Grand Detour Art Festival Sunday, September 13th

1837

John Deere builds a polished-steel, selfscouring plow. Farmers loved it, and a company was launched.

1848

Company moves to Moline, Illinois, to meet additional labor and transportation needs.

1868

Company incorporated as Deere & Company.

1910 –1918

Rapid expansion of product line, including purchase of the legendary Waterloo Boy tractors.

A history of innovation, growth and leadership. In 1837, in a small shop in Grand Detour, Illinois, a blacksmith named John Deere built a better plow for his customers. His plow soon took off, as did the company that bears his name. Throughout its history, Deere & Company has continued its founder’s search for a better way. A better way to work the land, from farm fields and forests to roadways and construction sites. A better way to use the land for homes, parks, playgrounds and even sporting events. The values on which John Deere founded the company haven’t changed as the company has grown. John Deere's integrity, quality, commitment, and innovation have become hallmarks of the brand around the world. Deere & Company now employs over 67,000 people, and have operations and facilities around the world. In other words, just about everywhere, committed to serve those linked to the land.

1946 –1954

Further agricultural product developments, including cotton pickers, corn heads, and self-propelled combines.

1958

Industrial Equipment Division established, although the company had been serving construction, forestry, landscaping, and other industrial markets since the 1920s.

1998

Earnings reach $1 billion.

2010

Research and Development spending tops $1 billion.

2013

Production facilities added in Russia, Brazil, India and China. Company now has production facilities in more than two dozen countries around the world.

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Pavilion:

Des Moines Works:

1400 River Dr., Moline, IL 61265 (309) 765-1000

825 SW Irvinedale Dr., Ankeny, IA 50023 (800) 450-2670

More than 3 million people from all over the world have visited the John Deere Attractions. Each attraction is a destination in itself. But, packaged together, they can take you on a journey spanning more than 177 years. In a short getaway, you can experience the place where it all began, learn about Deere & Company, climb aboard a variety of massive machines, and see how the biggest equipment is brought to life.

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Map your road trip and experience the innovations of the past, present, and future.

World Headquarters:

JohnDeereAttractions.com

1300 River Dr., Moline, IL 61265 (888) 231-1236

Deere Wiman House / Butterworth Center: Near 11th Ave. and 8th St., Moline, IL 61265 (309) 743-2701

One John Deere Place, Moline, IL 61265 (800) 765-9588

Harvester Works: 1100 13th Ave., East Moline, IL 61244 (309) 765-8000 or (800) 765-9588

C: Tractor Cab Assembly Operations: 3500 East Donald St., Waterloo, IA 50704 (319) 292-7668 or (888) 453-5804

Engine Works: 3801 West Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo, IA 50704 (319) 292-5347

John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum: 500 Westfield Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 292-6126

D: Historic Site: 8334 S. Clinton St., Grand Detour (Dixon), IL 61201 (815) 652-4551