HISTORY DOESN'T PRESERVE ITSELF.

What we choose to protect today determines what future generations will understand about who we are and what we valued.

Since 1974, the Scott County Historic Preservation Society, Inc. (SCHPS) has grown into a leading nonprofit voice committed to historic preservation across Scott County, Iowa.

• We connect people to place.
• We protect what matters.
• We make history accessible.

Our Core Purposes

1. Identify and foster the preservation of historic sites and buildings.
2. Research and study historic sites with appropriate governmental agencies.
3. Pursue the registration of historic sites and buildings.
4. Develop funding to aid in physical preservation efforts.
5. Educate the public on the value and need for historic preservation.
6. Advocate for the cultural and economic benefits of preservation.

Advocacy & Civic Engagement

SCHPS helped establish the Historic Preservation Ordinance of Davenport. We collaborate with partner organizations including:

• The Gold Coast Association
• Village of East Davenport Association
• QC PastPort