Of The Peoria Historical Society

The Society is a not-for-profit organization that relies on the generosity of members, businesses, and individuals who not only support the Society financially but also donate their time, goods and services to keep the organization operating. The Society is not suported by state or federal taxes. Occassionally, we recieve Grants for specific needs, but those have either shrunk in amount or disappeared due to the economy. Your financial support, and/or time and services for a specific need is necessary and always appreciated. Contact the Society's office at 309-674-1921 if you would like to help.

Office Needs

Volunteers to do data entry for the PHS Collection. Currently we are entering records from 1969 through 2008, the year we installed the PastPerfect Museum Software. Once the information is captured, it can be updated and then searched from the Society's website. Contact Bob Killion, Curator at 309-674-1921. A few hours a week makes a big difference.

Kitchen: New energy efficient and smaller footprint refrigerator for office kitchen.

House Museum Needs

Pettingill-Morron House:

1. Carport roof: PHS will be receiving a $1,000.00 “Opportunity Grant” from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) for the partial replacement of roofs at Pettengill-Morron.  Board of Trustee ,John Haverhalls, is coordinating the roofing project.Several students from the PCCEO construction training class at ICC North campus have volunteered to provide the labor. Work should begin March 11th weather permitting. When grant is recieved, check the PHS News page for more information.
2. Updating the kitchen: Paint and materials are being provided by Home Depot. Thank you! Volunteers are in the process of redoing the kitchen. Volunteer for the labor are welcome. 
3. New energy efficient and smaller footprint refrigerator for kitchen. 

Flanagan House Museum:

1. Replacement parts needed for the Detroit Jewel Stove that was recently donated for the kitchen remodel project. 
2. Plumbing work needed to reinstall the original old sink that was removed in the 1960s renovation of the kitchen. (The Moss Avenue Klise family has preserved the old sink in their garage. Some packrats are appreciated!)
3.  Basement lighting needs updating to replace old flourescent lights due to bulbs no longer being available. The basement is where much of the Society's tools, early kitchen items, brewery display, etc. 
3. A new old looking cabinet for placement over the original kitchen sink that needs to be installed.
4. Painters to refresh the woodwork and walls in numerous rooms. 
5. New energy efficient and smaller footprint refrigerator for kitchen. 

Finished Projects:

1. New Security Systems for both houses: The new security system is installed and working at both homes! 

Another Way To Help
Give Tax Deductable Contribution 

1. eBay - Giving Works

2. Contribute through the Society's Website

3. Send a contribution to Peoria Historical Society, 611 SW Washington Street, Peoria, Illinois 61602 (Check payable to Peoria Historical Society.)