The Palmer Family and Chiropractic History Museum

05/04/2026

Who are these gentlemen who are looking "sweet upon the seat of a bicycle built for two"? This fun picture appeared in the June 1980 issue of the PCC Alumni News.

04/27/2026

A lifelong resident of the Quad-Cities, Paul Norton (1909–1984) was a talented watercolorist . Though he had humble beginnings, he ended up traveling throughout Europe and had paintings displayed in the White House, U.S. Capitol and Iowa Governor’s Mansion. He was famous for painting familiar midwestern scenes and creating the logos for Dairy Queen and Pella Windows, as well as many others. His works include his depictions of the Administration Building, The Palmer Family Residence and the Ryan building. This photo of Paul Norton and Dr. Jerry McAndrews appeared in the October 1980 issue of the PCC Alumni News.

11/24/2025

Happy Thanksgiving this week!! The Palmer Family Residence and The Palmer Family and Chiropractic History Museum will be closed for the remainder of the year starting on Wednesday, Nov 26. We close yearly for the month of December to accomplish our annual maintenance, specifically any repairs needed on the tour route. We are very thankful for all of you and your support. See you in the new year!

07/02/2025

The Palmer Family and Chiropractic History Museum will be closed this Friday due to the Fourth of July holiday. Enjoy the fireworks!!

03/11/2025

Ring ring, Who’s there? It’s the Bone Phone! Created by Dr. Donald L. Hensley, a Los Angeles College of Chiropractic graduate, this corded phone in the shape of an atlas and axis is a fun novelty piece of our collection.

03/07/2025

Daniel David Palmer was born on this day in 1845 in Ontario, Canada. By 1865, D.D. and his brother T.J. set out for the United States. The next 20 years he was involved with school teaching, growing berries, gathering honey, and running a grocery business. Around the age of 40, D.D. began his career of Magnetic healing. He discovered chiropractic in 1895 and two years later shared it with humanity by teaching the science, art and philosophy to others. This one person changed the world forever by sharing the gift of chiropractic. Happy birthday to D.D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic!

02/04/2025

“Life is the Great Adventure. Each day brings some new interesting experience. “
This epigram was located in the back stairway of the B.J. Palmer Clinic Building of the P.S.C.

11/26/2024

Happy Thanksgiving this week!! The Palmer Family and Chiropractic History Museum will be closed for the remainder of the year starting on Wednesday, Nov 27. We close yearly for the month of December to accomplish our annual maintenance. We are very thankful for all of you and your support! See you in the new year!

11/15/2024

"A kind word dropped today will bear fruit tomorrow." - B.J. Palmer

09/18/2024

Happy Founder’s Day! Today is the day that we celebrate the founding of the chiropractic profession in 1895. D.D. Palmer adjusted Harvey Lillard on the fourth floor of the Ryan Building in Downtown Davenport 129 years ago. Did you know that we have the bench used to adjust Harvey Lillard on display in our Museum? It is placed in the D.D. Palmer’s Office exhibit in the first floor lobby area of Vickie Anne Palmer Hall - don’t miss it!

07/01/2024