Peoria Historical Society

John C. Flanagan House Museum is ready to welcome visitors for the holiday season! Tour on Sunday, November 17 or any Sunday in December from 1-4. If you are still looking for a special place for your holiday event or micro wedding, call us! Link in the comments.

PETTENGILL-MORRON HOUSE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN FOR TOURS ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 FROM 10-2

The painters have completed their work on our 1868 mansion, and we have a fabulous result. Moses Pettengill would be most pleased. This project was accomplished through funds of our generous donors. Thank you very much.

Tickets for house tours are available at our door or at the link below in comments.

It’s not too late! Come join the fun at next week’s Henri de Tonti Celebration!

Peoria Historical Society’s biggest fundraiser—the Henri de Tonti Award Celebration—is coming up next Thursday, November 14 at The Warehouse on State! Come join this fun, festive evening to honor Dr. John and Marilyn Leyland for their years of leadership in preserving and sharing Peoria history. To purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorships, call the office or follow the link in the comments. We hope to see you there!

PETTENGILL-MORRON HOUSE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN FOR TOURS ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 FROM 10 TO 2.

Two large groups attended our Haunting Tour this past Sunday.

The ladies on the stairs were Sorority sisters and former Architecture students.

The group on our front porch were members of a book club, and had just read “Haunted Peoria” by local author Stephanie McCarthy; hence, they were interested in our haunting experiences.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Haunting Tour!

Tickets for House tours are available at our door, or at the link in comments below.

PETTENGILL-MORRON HOUSE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN FOR TOURS ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 FROM 1 TO 4 P.M.

SUNDAY WILL BE THE LAST OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND OUR HAUNTING TOUR, GIVEN AT 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 P.M.

Experiences that volunteers, past and present, have encountered at P-M House will be shared during a tour of our 1868 mansion. The stories are many, and sure to fascinate and entertain!

$15 payable at our door.

GREAT PROGRESS! Photos of Pettengill-Morron House Museum from June, during the Moss Avenue Sale, and yesterday.

Peoria Historical Society’s “Soldiers of Springdale” Walking Tour … this Saturday, October 26

Did you know that Springdale Cemetery’s Soldiers Hill is the final resting place for more than 1,100 U.S. veterans from almost every American conflict? Come spend an hour or two listening to the stories of some local patriots, including more than 300 who served in the Civil War—and a few Medal of Honor recipients as well. This tour will take place October 26 from 8:30-10am. Participants will meet in the parking lot next to the Springdale office (3014 N. Prospect) and then caravan to Mt. Repose and Soldiers Hill. Tickets are $15 each, so call 309-674-1921 or follow the link in the comments to reserve your spot.

Eerrrrie?! These visitors were waiting in the parlor of Pettengill-Morron House Museum on Saturday for our Haunting Evening Event. Personal experiences of volunteers past and present at P-M House were shared during tours of our 1868 Mansion. This event was very well attended, and our warmest thank you goes out to all of you for your support!

John C. Flanagan House Museum welcomed a group of Bradley University students this afternoon. Enrolled in a museum studies class, they enjoyed learning both about the house and what it takes to keep Peoria’s oldest standing home running during their tour. The house will be open for tours again on November 3 or by appointment.

PETTENGILL-MORRON HOUSE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN FOR TOURS ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 FROM 10-2

Today we are showcasing our newly painted porch with new decking. Railings are still to come.

Tickets for tours available at our door or at the site below in comments.

Have you seen our stones? John C. Flanagan House Museum is now home to the decorative stonework that once welcomed students to Harrison School. Come wander our gardens and enjoy the sweeping river views after you tour Peoria’s oldest standing home, built in 1837. Open for tours Sunday, October 20 from 1-4 pm. Tours are $10 for adults with tickets available at the door or online at the link in the comments. Private tours available by appointment.

Do you have your tickets yet?

Peoria Historical Society’s biggest fundraiser—the Henri de Tonti Award Celebration—will take place Thursday, November 14 at Warehouse on State! Come join this fun, festive evening to honor Dr. John and Marilyn Leyland for their years of leadership in preserving and sharing Peoria history. To purchase tickets and support PHS, call the office or follow the link in the comments.

Peoria Historical Society’s “Warehouse Renaissance” Bus Tour … this Friday, October 18

The railroad boom of the late 1800s brought products and people in and out of Peoria—and necessitated the need for warehouses. This PHS tour will show riders some of the warehouses and other industrial structures built between the 1880s and the 1920s in downtown Peoria—often with reinforced concrete frames and brick exteriors. Learn the early history of the area and see now many of these buildings have now been reimagined as restaurants, shops, and community meeting places—a true renaissance! This tour takes place Friday, October 18 from 10-11:30am. Tickets are $20 each and reservations are required, so call 309-674-1921 or follow the link in the comments to reserve a spot. As always, thanks to our generous partner CityLink!

PETTENGILL-MORRON HOUSE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN FOR TOURS ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 FROM 1 TO 4

This view of our Dining Room shows a custom cabinet, built to Miss Jean Morron’s specifications in the 1950’s. Displayed inside are Miss Morron’s beautiful treasures. Some items belonged to her family; others were collected by Miss Morron during the years that she travelled the world.

Tickets for tours are available at the door, or at the site below in comments.