Peoria Historical Society, Peoria, IL Videos

Join us at John C Flanagan House for fireworks viewing July 4. Tickets at the door or https://309tix.com/events/fireworks-at-the-flanagan-house-7-4-2024

Spring is in bloom at John C. Flanagan House Museum! Open for tours Sunday, April 7 from 1-4. Tickets at the door or 309tix.com. Enjoy the magic of spring at Peoria’s oldest standing home.

Now you can plan ahead! See Peoria Historical Society events, tours, gatherings and other dates you won't want to miss all in one place on our calendar at www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org Wondering what is happening the weekend your friends visit? Looking for a great date to plan a private event? The new calendar makes it easy to get the answer. Check back often for new entries!

It’s finally here! The Peoria Historical Society Home Tour is Saturday and Sunday, December 2&3. Tickets available at any home tour location. See them all on one day or split it over both. Enjoy!

It’s Giving Tuesday! The Peoria Historical Society is extremely grateful to all who share our commitment to and love of local history. Today is Giving Tuesday, so please consider supporting us with a gift today—or any time in the coming weeks—as we continue our mission to preserve, share, and celebrate the stories of the Peoria area. Donations can be made by calling or stopping by the office—or by clicking here: https://www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org/donate. Your contributions truly make a difference! #givingtuesday

Countdown to Giving Tuesday … The Peoria Historical Society is extremely grateful to all who share our commitment to and love of local history. Please consider supporting us with a gift on Giving Tuesday—or any time in the coming weeks—as we continue our mission to preserve, share, and celebrate the stories of the Peoria area. Donations can be made by calling or stopping by the office—or by clicking here: https://www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org/donate. Your contributions truly make a difference! #givingtuesday (If you would like to donate and are a Caterpillar employee and retiree, please consider giving on match day—Monday, November 27—to maximize your gift)

These pages from the Advertising section of 1930’s Bradley Polytechnic Institute yearbooks are quite interesting. During a tour of Pettengill-Morron House Museum, you can learn a great deal about days gone by at B U. We are displaying vintage Bradley artifacts through the end of October. Our museum will be open for tours on Thursday, October 19 from 10-2. Adults: $10, Students: $5, Children ages six through twelve: $3.

Imagine having dinner on a summer evening with the Flanagan family. Even though its hot, the breezes from the river cool the brick house with its wide porches. See for yourself Sunday, August 7 from 1-4 pm, although you can enjoy a tour in air conditioned comfort! Tickets at 309tix.com or at the door.

John C. Flanagan had the gorgeous staircase built for his home in 1837. You can still enjoy its grace and beauty today!