Stay connected with the Peoria Historical Society by exploring our Calendar of Events, where you’ll find a full schedule of upcoming activities. From guided bus and walking tours and educational lectures to community events, fundraisers, house tours and special exhibits, there’s always something exciting going on for history enthusiasts of all ages. Check back often for updates and new events as we continue to celebrate and share Peoria’s unique heritage with the community.
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Listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places, this Second Empire-style house was built in 1868 for hardware merchant Moses Pettengill. […] |
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Listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places, this Second Empire-style house was built in 1868 for hardware merchant Moses Pettengill. […]
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Thursday, July 30, doors open at 6 PM; program and tour at 6:45 PM; PHS member-only event Peoria Architectural Salvage, 2000 SW […] |
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Once a collection of aging buildings, the Warehouse District has witnessed many exciting changes in recent years. Hear the early history of […] |
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this American Federalist-style house was built in 1837 and is the oldest standing house […]
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Sunday, August 2 Presentations at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Pettengill-Morron House Museum 1212 W. Moss Avenue Join local historian and educator […] |
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Listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places, this Second Empire-style house was built in 1868 for hardware merchant Moses Pettengill. […] |
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This tour highlights Peoria’s mid-century architecture, which emphasized optimism, sleek and simple design, and a connection with nature. It provides exterior perspectives […] |
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Join us to discuss Anne's House of Dreams, the fifth in this beloved children’s book series written by L.M. Montgomery. This book […]
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Listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places, this Second Empire-style house was built in 1868 for hardware merchant Moses Pettengill. […] |
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The homes along Randolph, Roanoke, and Glen Oak are among Peoria’s best preserved Victorian era structures. This tour also includes a short […] |
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Listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places, this Second Empire-style house was built in 1868 for hardware merchant Moses Pettengill. […] |
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This tour explores everything from Peoria’s “naughty” history of gambling and mobsters to its “nice” four-time designation as an All-American City. Please […] |
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Listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places, this Second Empire-style house was built in 1868 for hardware merchant Moses Pettengill. […] |
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Bicycles, automobiles, and beer are all part of Peoria Heights history. Learn about companies like Rouse, Hazard, Duryea, and Bartholomew; hear the […] |
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From 1850 to 1920, the volume of whiskey distilled, aged, and bottled here in Peoria led to enormous fortunes being made and […] |
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