Miss Morron's World Travels
Opens at
Pettengill-Morron House
1212 Moss Avenue, Peoria IL
on Sunday April 7, 2013
1:00 - 4:00 pm
For First Sunday Open House Tours
April 7, May 5, June 2,
July7, August 4, September 1
Cost: $7 for adults and $3 for children
Tour both historic homes in one day: $10 adults
Celebrate the travels of a lady who appreciated learning about and enhancing her understanding of various cultures as she traveled throughout the U.S.A, Europe and her 1957 around the world cruise. The Society will highlight Jean Morron's favorite United States destinations such as New York City, Boston and other cities along the Eastern Seaboard. Also featured will be Paris, London and other European cities that Jean visited.
Displayed will be the collection of travel items which include: a set of Louis Vuitton trunks, 1911 passport, postcards, books and little souvenirs she picked up along the way, including luggage tags from her different modes of travel and her first class accoutrements. Jean Morron's personal travel wardrobe will be displayed throughout the home during this celebration.
Gift boutique will be open!
Can't make the First Sunday Open Houses or
Interested in scheduling a private tour?
Contact the Society Office at 309-674-1921
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Schedule:
Miss Morron's World Travels
Sunday, April 07, 2013 to Saturday, August 31, 2013
Open April through September 1 - Tales of Miss Morron's World Travels - featuring the 1957 round-the-world cruise which lasted four and half months. The question is - how many pieces of luggage does one need to sustain them for four and half months?