Thursday, June 16
8am - 12:45pm
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of today's
activities
in LeClaire!
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Welcome Registration at LeClaire's Comfort Inn & Suites
902 Mississippi View Court, LeClaire, IA 4.4 rating with 2 stars
This is a comfortable hotel overlooking the Mississippi River off Interstate 80. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and complimentary Grab n' Go or Hot Breakfast, Indoor Heated Pool and Exercise Room, as well as free parking.
Check in and pick up your tickets, meet and greet your Cuzzins and take in our Buffalo Bill Poster Exhibit.
Click for a souvenir map to find the Comfort Inn where you can pick up your tickets and gift bag.
For late arrivals, please contact Dwight Cody at 617-908-6258 to get your tickets and gift bag.
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11:30am -1pm
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Free time to explore!
Lunch or browse at your choice of these 7 nearby shops:
Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium & Pickers Paradise behind Aunt Hattie's
102 S. Cody Road (563) 289-2228 |
Big River Antiques
423 N. Cody Road (563) 729-1002 |
Decades
521 N. Cody Road (309) 314-7702 |
Mississippi Cottage Antiques
606 N. Cody Road (563) 289-1515 |
Black Crow Salvages
127 N. Cody Road (563) 210-4345 |
West End Architectural Salvage
510 N. Cody Road (563) 289-3833
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Urban Classic Home
124 N. Cody Road (563) 289-1221
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North Cody Road has an assortment of interesting antique shops!
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1 - 1:15pm
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Assemble at the Comfort Inn & Suites
902 Mississippi View Court, LeClaire, IA
We'll carpool to the museum, please let us know if you need a ride or can accomodate a rider.
The LeClaire PD installed traffic cameras at each end of town, so easy does it!
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1:15 - 1:30pm
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Motorcade to the Buffalo Bill Museum & River Pilot's Pier
199 North Front Street at the foot of Jones Street, LeClaire, IA
River Pilot's Pier is the white 3-story building on the riverbank which houses the Lone Star, a vintage riverboat. The Buffalo Bill Museum is right next door, Front St. is across the RR tracks and Cody Rd. runs parallel, a block over.
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1:30 - 4:45pm
Re-entry to the BB Museum &
River Pilot's Pier is free, just
show your ICFA nametag.
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Tour the Buffalo Bill Museum & River Pilots’ Pier
199 North Front Street, LeClaire, IA
Welcoming remarks by Mayor Dennis Gerard about his appreciation of Buffalo Bill. Re-enactor John Giovanni will entertain us with his impressions of Buffalo Bill.
Founded by the LeClaire Woman's Club in 1957, this Buffalo Bill Museum showcases the life and legacy of a man whom the museum's Executive Director Bob Schiffke calls 'the world's first superstar' — William F. 'Buffalo Bill' Cody.
You'll see Iron-Eyes Cody’s tipi, a 1924 Ford Model T fire truck, a 1939 Chris Craft speedboat and a model of the Robert E. Lee steamboat. Be sure to see the cross-section of the famous "Green Tree," once a historic landmark and meeting place on the riverbank. Also featured is a one-room schoolhouse and the "Lone Star," a full-size 1860s-vintage sternwheeler housed next door.
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See John Giovanni as Buffalo Bill!
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4:45 - 6:15pm
Pay-As-You-Go!
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Walk to the Cody Road Cocktail House & Mississippi River Distilling Co.
303 North Cody Road, LeClaire, IA
The Cody Road Cocktail House and the Mississippi River Distilling Company are both in the same brick building.
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6:15 - 6:30pm
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Walk to the Crane & Pelican Café
127 South 2nd Street, LeClaire, IA
It's only a block to the restaurant, but if you're driving, parking is available on-site!
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6:30 - 8:15pm
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Supper at the Crane & Pelican Café
127 South 2nd Street, LeClaire, IA
Located in the historic Dawley House, the Crane & Pelican offers classy comfort food in our private room at an 1851 Riverboat Pilot's Mansion, click for a description of their entrées.
Over 21, order your favorite from their cash bar.
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8:15 - 8:30pm
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Motorcade to the Comfort Inn & Suites
902 Mississippi View Court, LeClaire, IA
The LeClaire PD installed traffic cameras at each end of town, so easy does it on the ride home!
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8:30 - 10pm
BYOB!
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Hang out at the Comfort Inn Pool
902 Mississippi View Court, LeClaire, IA
This is a good time to get to know each other, introduce ourselves and ask any genealogical or historical questions you might have about our Cody Family.
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Friday, June 17
8 - 10:15am
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of today's
activities
in LeClaire!
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Breakfast On Your Own
Free breakfast for guests at the Comfort Inn, or you can "Pay-As-You-Go" at the nearby McDonald's or Breakfast at Berries eateries.
LeClaire Nutrition is downtown in the brick building at 122 North Cody Road, a short walk from the Buffalo Bill Museum.
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10:15-10:30am
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Assemble at the Comfort Inn & Suites
902 Mississippi View Court, LeClaire, IA
We'll carpool to the museum, please let us know if you need a ride or can accomodate a rider. The LeClaire PD installed traffic cameras at each end of town, so easy does it!
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10:30 - 10:45am
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Motorcade to LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum
199 North Front Street at the foot of Jones Street
Re-entry to the BB Museum & River Pilot's Pier is free, just show your ICFA name badge. We'll park here and walk to the sites nearby.
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10:45 - 11am
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Walk to the Cody Friendship Memorial
At the corner of Wisconsin and Front Streets, LeClaire, IA
In 1924, local resident Joe Barnes dedicated this stone marker to Buffalo Bill and their childhood memories of playing under the landmark "Green Tree" elm at the foot of Wisconsin Street.
Be sure and see a cross-section of the famous "Green Tree" at the Buffalo Bill Museum!
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11 - 11:15am
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Walk to the Scott County Freedom Rock
At the corner of Dodge and Front Streets, LeClaire, IA
"Bubba's" Freedom Rock is a large (approx. 60+ ton) boulder located on Front Street that is repainted every year with a different 'Thank You' for our nations’ veterans. The artist, Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II, was inspired by the movie "Saving Private Ryan," to recognize Veterans on Memorial Day. "Bubba" paints the Freedom Rock on his own with the support of family and friends.
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11:15am - 12pm
As seen on TV!
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Walk to Antique Archaeology
115 Davenport Street, Le Claire IA
The two-story former fabrication shop is the home base for the American Pickers Show on the History Channel, it now houses some of their best picks. Browse their souvenir shop for bargins!
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12 - 12:30pm
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Motorcade to Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
1300 River Drive Moline, IL
Located in the United HealthCare building, Johnny's is a classy place! Parking is available behind the building, more at the Greyhound Station and still more across 15th Street from the John Deere Pavilion's main entrance!
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12:30 - 2pm
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Lunch at Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
1300 River Drive Moline, IL
With new-fashioned luxuries and old-fashioned service and hospitality, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse brings the Rat Pack era to the 21st Century. Ring-a-ding-ding!
Click here for their Plated Lunch menu, served in our private room.
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2 - 2:15pm
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Motorcade to the Black Hawk Historic Site
2399 46th Avenue, Rock Island IL
Keep an eye out for the Watch Tower sign on the left!
The entrance to the Hauberg Indian Museum is the left turn after the next utility pole.
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2:15 - 3:15pm
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Tour the Black Hawk Historic Site & Hauberg Indian Museum
2399 46th Avenue, Rock Island IL
The Hauberg Indian Museum tells the story of the Sauk and Mesquakie people living at Saukenuck, Black Hawk's birthplace. Dioramas show daily life through the four seasons with summer and winter houses, artifacts like jewelry, fur trade goods, some personal possessions of Black Hawk and his family and a dugout canoe.
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3:15 - 3:30pm
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Motorcade to the John Deere Pavilion
1400 River Drive, Moline, IL
On 15th Street between 4th Avenue and River Drive, the John Deere Pavilion offers easy parking and free admission.
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3:30 - 4:30pm
Free Admission!
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Tour the John Deere Pavilion
1400 River Drive, Moline, IL
This landmark glass building on the banks of the Mississippi River, with expansive galleries and intimate rooms, is a premier art exhibit and education facility.
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4:30 - 4:45pm
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Assemble at the Bent River Brewing Co. & the Analog Arcade Bar
1413 5th Avenue, Moline, IL
The Bent River Brewing Co. is housed in an Italian Renaissance style building recognized by the National Register of Historic Places.
They have a patio area in the back and brew on-site.
The parking lot across the street belongs to the bank, so use the municipal parking lot behind the building and enter through the patio area.
If you want, you can leave your car in the John Deere parking lot and walk 1000 feet to Bent River Brewing and the Analog Arcade, but don't forget you have to walk back!
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4:45 - 5:45pm
Pay-As-You-Go!
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Relax at the Bent River Brewing Co. or the Analog Arcade Bar
1413 5th Avenue, Moline, IL
Inside is a long bar with the original copper brewing kettles in a line behind the bar. Enjoy the Stout, Ale, Pilsner, Lager, Kölsch or Fruit and Field beer of your choice and inspect the equipment!
Or, play some classic arcade games like Pacman, Ms. Pacman, Qbert, WWF Wrestlefest, Frogger, Galaga, Guitar Hero, and Shinobi that fill 2 floors at the Analog Arcade.
They also have air hockey, classic pinball machines, Beer Pong, NBA Hoops and a claw machine!
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5:45 - 6pm
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Motorcade to the Celebration Belle Riverboat Cruise
2501 River Drive, Moline, IL
Celebration River Cruises is a family-owned and operated business. The Schadler family is involved in every aspect of the boat’s day to day operations from cooking the food fresh daily, helping serve their guests, keeping the engines running smooth, and even piloting the vessel!
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6 - 6:30pm
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Board the Celebration Belle Riverboat
Welcome aboard for a Dinner Cruise you will never forget. This is going to be a special night out on the mighty Mississippi River, while traveling in style on the “Celebration Belle” riverboat!
Group Rates apply.
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6:30 - 9pm
$52.95/Adult
$42.95/Kids <10
Call 800-297-0034 Ext 204
to register as a Cody!
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Captain’s Dinner & Dance Cruise
On the Mighty Mississippi!
- Our Famous Carved Prime Rib
- Baked Cranberry Glazed Boneless Breast of Chicken
- Alfredo Pasta with Vegetables
- Chef’s choice of Potato & Vegetable
- Tossed Spring Salad w/ Peach Dressing, Rolls, Butter, Dessert, Coffee & Iced Tea
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9 - 9:30pm
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Motorcade to the Comfort Inn & Suites
902 Mississippi View Court, LeClaire, IA
The LeClaire PD installed traffic cameras at each end of town, so easy does it on the ride back!
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Saturday, June18
8 - 9:45am
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of today's
activities!
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Breakfast on Your Own
Free breakfast for Comfort Inn guests. For variety, try Breakfast at Berries, next to Slagle's Supermarket on Eagle Ridge Road, near the Comfort Inn.
This is a "Pay-As-You-Go" activity.
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9:45 - 10am
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Assemble at the Comfort Inn & Suites
902 Mississippi View Court, LeClaire, IA
We'll carpool to the museum, please let us know if you need a ride or can accomodate a rider.
The LeClaire PD installed traffic cameras at each end of town, so easy does it!
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10 - 10:15am
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Motorcade to LeClaire’s Bufalo Bill Museum
199 North Front Street, LeClaire, IA
Re-entry to the BB Museum & River Pilot's Pier is free, just show your ICFA name badge.
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10:15 -11:45am
Matthew Kerns, Texas Jack Biographer
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Matthew Kerns' "Buffalo Bill & Texas Jack" at LeClaire’s Buffalo Bill Museum
199 North Front Street, LeClaire, IA
John Baker Omohundro, also known as "Texas Jack", was an American frontier scout, actor, and cowboy. Of a old Virginia family, he scouted for the CSA's General J.E.B. Stuart during the Civil War and for the US Army during the Indian Wars where he met Buffalo Bill. Before his untimely death, Texas Jack partnered with Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill Hickok and acted in dramatic productions staged throughout the country. Like them, Texas Jack was immortalized in dime novels published around the world.
Matthew is a historian, author, and digital archivist from Chattanooga, TN who manages the popular western podcast Dime Library and the Texas Jack Facebook page. He has had multiple articles about Texas Jack published in The Texas Jack Scout, the triannual publication of the Texas Jack Association. His first book, Texas Jack: America's First Cowboy Star, was released May 1, 2021, from Two Dot Books.
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11:45am - 12pm
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Motorcade to the Riverview Roadhouse
701 North Cody Road, LeClaire, IA
We'll carpool to the Riverview Roadhouse, please let us know if you need a ride or can accomodate a rider. The LeClaire PD installed traffic cameras at each end of town, so easy does it!
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12 -1:15pm
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Riverview Roadhouse Lunch
701 North Cody Road, Le Claire, IA
Since opening over 60 years ago, this bar and grill has become part of LeClaire's local history. Now under new ownership, you can enjoy a specialty burger with a craft beer
at the bar or on the patio overlooking the river. Click here for their menu and use the PayPal.com buttons to pre-order!
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1:15 - 4:45pm
Click for our
Tour Map!
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Private Motorcade to the Isaac Cody Homestead & Buffalo Field,
Walnut Grove Pioneer Village & more!
We'll read the plaque at Buffalo Bill's birthplace, tour the Buffalo Bill Homestead built by his father Isaac, tour the Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, pay our respects at his brother Samuel's grave at Long Grove Christian Church Cemetery, visit the Alexander Brownlie Sod House and return to the Comfort Inn. Group Rates apply.
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Sam was killed when he was only 12.
Alexander Brownlie built this
sod house in 1839!
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4:45 - 5pm
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Motorcade back to the Comfort Inn & Suites
902 Mississippi View Court, LeClaire, IA
It's a 20 minutes' drive back to the Comfort Inn. The LeClaire PD installed traffic cameras at each end of town, so easy does it on the ride back!
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5 - 5:30pm
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Family Buffet in the Comfort Inn's Meeting Room, catered by 'What' BBQ
902 Mississippi View Court, LeClaire, IA
Start with a House Salad with choice of dressing & cheese on the side. Choose from Pulled Pork or Chicken, Sliced Brisket, Jackfruit or Blackbean Burger entrees with Baked Potato, butter, sour
cream, green onions, & bacon, BBQ Baked Beans, Coleslaw & Texas Toast. For dessert, Grandma’s Chocolate Chip Cookies!
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5:30 - 8:15pm
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Buffalo Bill Poster Exhibit, ICFA Business Meeting & Election
Comfort Inn Meeting Room
After dinner, our Officers, Allan, Kevin and Dwight, will report on their activities and stand for re-election, supervised by our Advisory Board.
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8:30 -10pm
BYOB!
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Afterparty at the Comfort Inn’s Indoor Pool
902 Mississippi View Court, LeClaire, IA
We'll hang out, unwind and share stories and pictures of our reunion.
This is a good time to get to know our Officers and Advisory Board!
If you have pictures or videos, we can make arrangements to share them with the stay-at-homes by publishing them on our website and in the Review!
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Sunday, June19
8 - 10:15am
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of today's
activities
in LeClaire!
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Breakfast on Your Own
Free breakfast for Comfort Inn guests. For variety, try Breakfast at Berries, next to Slagle's Supermarket on Eagle Ridge Road, near the Comfort Inn.
This is a "Pay-As-You-Go" activity.
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10:15am - 12:15pm
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Sunday Services at LeClaire's Riverside Foursquare Church
302 North Cody Road, LeClaire, IA
Unwind from the festivities with Rev. Anthony Flanigan and the Congregation in their non-denominational Sunday Service!
It's better to give than receive, please leave a personal donation.
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12:30 - 1:45pm
Pay-As-You-Go!
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Meet up at the Buffalo Bill Museum for a nearby Family Picnic
199 North Front Street, LeClaire, IA
Pick up some take-out and join us for a farewell picnic!
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