A Century of Beautiful Brides
Open June 2 or by chance or appointment - Flanagan House Museum:
an extraordinary exhibit of bridal fashion and finery from 1870-1970
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49th Rennick Juried Art Show - Now Open
The Society's annual juried art show is now open for viewing at the Peoria Public Libarary Main Branch - downtown. LL1 Gallery from 9:00am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday, May 1-31, 2013.
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Miss Morron's World Travels
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?
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eBay - Giving Works
Do you shop or sell on eBay? You can make a difference by shopping, selling and donating to the Peoria Historical Society at the same time! It's easy, convenient and tax deductible.
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Moss Avenue Sale
The Oldest and Most Interesting Stuff for Sale in Peoria sponsored by the Peoria Historical Society. Multiple historical organizations will be set up on Pettengill-Morron House lawn.
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First Sunday Open House at Museum Houses
Celebrate Spring with an afternoon out at one or both of the museum homes in two historic Peoria neighborhoods. April through September.
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PHS Book Club
Members Book Club facilitated by Mark Johnson and Deb Daugherty
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Latin Rhythms on the River
The Society's Quarterly Membership Meeting in Augut will be an evening cruise on the Spirit of Peoria paddle-boat. Tickets are now on sale. Members, non-members and guests are welcome. Reserve your spot and purchase early as only 225 tickets will be sold.
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49th Rennick Juried Art Show Winners
List of Winners: 49th Rennick Juried Art Show
Wednesday, May 01, 2013 to Friday, May 31, 2013
The Society's annual juried art show is now open for viewing at the Peoria Public Libarary Main Branch - downtown. LL1 Gallery from 9:00am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday, May 1-31, 2013.
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Grants
The Society's programs and projects are made possible by the following:
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Community Foundation Grant
Community Foundation Grant Presented to Board of Trustees at November board meeting at Pettengill-Morron House
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Celebrating 100 Years
Organizations celebrating 100-year anniversaries in 2013 and recognized by the Peoria Historical Society at their Annual Meeting in May
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Quarterly Membership Meetings
The Society holds Quarterly Membership Meetings. Members, non-members and guests are welcome. Click Learn More below for speakers and topics.
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OLLI at Bradley University and The Peoria Historical Society Civil War Trip
Bernie Drake, the former President of the Peoria Historical Society Board of Directors, will lead a trip for OLLI and the Peoria Historical Society. As an expert in Civil War history and a popular OLLI class instructor, he always contributes much to the understanding of the sites visited. Join Bernie for the September 3-11, 2013 trip - Fredericksburg: In the Heart of the Civil War
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Student Internships Available
Students interested in an internship with PHS, learning cataloging skills, doing research on arti-facts and collection items or developing marketing or exhibit materials should contact Bob Killion at 674-1921 or rkillion@peoriahistoricalsociety.org
Coverlet Symposium at Peoria Riverfront Museum
The Colonial Coverlet Guild of America (CCGA) is holding its Annual Meeting in Peoria this year to celebrate the opening of Peoria Riverfront Museum. The meeting consists of a symposium focused on Jacquard coverlets woven in Illinois and is open to the public.
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Midwest Women Artists 1840-1940
Discovering their work, telling their stories, learning from the past
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PHS Recognized
On behalf of the Peoria Historical Society, Executive Director Walter Ruppman accepts an award from Sherril West, president of the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Bureau recognized PHS as a Friend of Tourism for development of a podcast walking tour of historic downtown sites (available online) and for the service of the Society's certified history guides.
Historypin Channel
Take a look at the Peoria Historical Society's collection of postcards and pictures of historical buildings in the Peoria area. You can view and share photos using an interactive map. Click on Learn More below and then on the HistoryPin Channel link.
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YouTube Channel of Peoria Historical Society
Check out our YouTube videos -- music and educational presentations, with more being added continually.
Posted 12/19/2012
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Dulcimer Player
Volunteer, Lynn Furness, plays the Dulcimer at John C. Flanagan House Museum
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4th of July
Celebrate the 4th of July with the best seats in the house - Flanagan House lawn overlooking the Illinois River.
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Winners of the Collection Correction Contest
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2014 Distillery Trolley Tour
Coming in 2014 a new Trolley Tour - Distillery Tour
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