The Putnam Museum presents Mi Casa Nueva: QC Mexican Heritage.
The exhibit promotes the understanding of Mexican culture and examines the contributions of its people to the Quad Cities community. An accompanying video will play in the exhibit hall and air on WQPT beginning in October.

Mi Casa Nueva examines the history of the first Mexican immigrants shortly after 1900 and continue through those who are coming to the Quad Cities today. Featured in the exhibit will be images and artifacts relating to the first barrios, people, events, music, dancing, schools, and businesses.

Maria Mier Llaca presents Dana Waterman, Putnam Board Chairman with an appreciation award from the government of Mexico for the museum's recognition of the Mexican-American community in the Quad-Cities. This award was given on behalf of Chicago's Consul General of Mexico, Eduardo Arnal.