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SUMMARY:Warehouse Revival Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Once a collection of aging buildings\, the Warehouse District has witnessed many exciting changes in recent years. Hear the early history of the area while viewing some historic factories and warehouses in the former industrial part of the city. \n\nThis bus tour departs at 10 a.m. from the parking lot across from Kelleher’s Irish Pub (619 SW Water Street). Tours cost $20 per person and reservations are required. Visit 309tix.com to reserve a spot.
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/warehouse-revival-bus-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260802T130000
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SUMMARY:Peoria's Civil War Camps
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 2\nPresentations at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.\nPettengill-Morron House Museum\n1212 W. Moss Avenue\nJoin local historian and educator Corey Curtis as he gives a fascinating talk about Peoria’s Civil War camps. This lecture is drawn from personal accounts and tells the story of what soldiers experienced in the camps before they reached the southern front.\nCol. John Bryner\nSeating is limited and registration is encouraged.\nPurchase tickets at the door\, at 309tix.com\, or by calling 309-674-1921.
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/peorias-civil-war-camps/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260802T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260802T160000
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SUMMARY:John C. Flanagan House Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Listed on the National Register of Historic Places\, this American Federalist-style house was built\nin 1837 and is the oldest standing house in Peoria. Built on Peoria's East Bluff\, the property\noffers a spectacular view of the Illinois River Valley. Collections include period furniture\, china\,\ntools\, quilts\, and clothing. \nJohn C Flanagan House Museum \n942 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue\nPeoria\, IL 61603 \nTickets $10 at the door or https://309tix.com/organizations/peoria-historical-society
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/john-c-flanagan-house-museum-open-30/2026-08-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260806T140000
DTSTAMP:20261023T040407
CREATED:20260828T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152700Z
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SUMMARY:Pettengill-Morron House Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places\, this Second Empire-style house was built in 1868 for hardware merchant Moses Pettengill. Completely renovated in 1945\, this historic home also showcases the treasures of the last owner\, Jean Morron. It was donated to the Peoria Historical Society after her death in 1967\, including her family collection of mid-18th century furnishings\, artwork\, artifacts and textiles\, as well as earlier treasures belonging to the Pettengill family. \nPettengill-Morron House \n1212 West Moss Avenue\nPeoria\, IL 61606 \nTickets $10 at the door or https://309tix.com/organizations/peoria-historical-society
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/pettengill-morron-house-museum-open-41/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:Pettengill-Morron House Museum\, 1212 W. Moss Avenue
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T040407
CREATED:20260603T170024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T170024Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Century Modern Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:This tour highlights Peoria’s mid-century architecture\, which emphasized optimism\, sleek and simple design\, and a connection with nature. It provides exterior perspectives and commentary on some significant local modernist buildings. \n\nThis bus tour departs at 10 a.m. from the parking lot across from Kelleher’s Irish Pub (619 SW Water Street). Tours cost $20 per person and reservations are required. Visit 309tix.com to reserve a spot.
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/mid-century-modern-bus-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T113000
DTSTAMP:20261023T040407
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T172124Z
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SUMMARY:Anne of Green Gables Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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 club meets on the second Tuesday of every other month and is co-sponsored with the Peoria Public Library. All meetings take place at Flanagan House.
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/anne-of-green-gables-book-club-4/
LOCATION:John C Flanagan House Museum 942 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue
Peoria\, IL 61603 Free of charge\, John C Flanagan House Museum 942 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue
\, Peoria\, IL\, 61603
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260813T140000
DTSTAMP:20261023T040407
CREATED:20260828T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152700Z
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SUMMARY:Pettengill-Morron House Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places\, this Second Empire-style house was built in 1868 for hardware merchant Moses Pettengill. Completely renovated in 1945\, this historic home also showcases the treasures of the last owner\, Jean Morron. It was donated to the Peoria Historical Society after her death in 1967\, including her family collection of mid-18th century furnishings\, artwork\, artifacts and textiles\, as well as earlier treasures belonging to the Pettengill family. \nPettengill-Morron House \n1212 West Moss Avenue\nPeoria\, IL 61606 \nTickets $10 at the door or https://309tix.com/organizations/peoria-historical-society
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/pettengill-morron-house-museum-open-41/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Pettengill-Morron House Museum\, 1212 W. Moss Avenue
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T040407
CREATED:20260603T170154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T170154Z
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SUMMARY:Grand Victorian Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:The homes along Randolph\, Roanoke\, and Glen Oak are among Peoria’s best preserved Victorian era structures. This tour also includes a short tour of the John C. Flanagan House Museum. \n\nThis bus tour departs at 10 a.m. from the parking lot across from Kelleher’s Irish Pub (619 SW Water Street). Tours cost $20 per person and reservations are required. Visit 309tix.com to reserve a spot.
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/grand-victorian-bus-tour-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260816T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20261023T040407
CREATED:20260205T005218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T005218Z
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SUMMARY:John C. Flanagan House Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Listed on the National Register of Historic Places\, this American Federalist-style house was built\nin 1837 and is the oldest standing house in Peoria. Built on Peoria's East Bluff\, the property\noffers a spectacular view of the Illinois River Valley. Collections include period furniture\, china\,\ntools\, quilts\, and clothing. \nJohn C Flanagan House Museum \n942 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue\nPeoria\, IL 61603 \nTickets $10 at the door or https://309tix.com/organizations/peoria-historical-society
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/john-c-flanagan-house-museum-open-28/2026-08-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20261023T040408
CREATED:20260828T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152700Z
UID:10003461-1787220000-1787234400@peoriahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Pettengill-Morron House Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places\, this Second Empire-style house was built in 1868 for hardware merchant Moses Pettengill. Completely renovated in 1945\, this historic home also showcases the treasures of the last owner\, Jean Morron. It was donated to the Peoria Historical Society after her death in 1967\, including her family collection of mid-18th century furnishings\, artwork\, artifacts and textiles\, as well as earlier treasures belonging to the Pettengill family. \nPettengill-Morron House \n1212 West Moss Avenue\nPeoria\, IL 61606 \nTickets $10 at the door or https://309tix.com/organizations/peoria-historical-society
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/pettengill-morron-house-museum-open-41/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Pettengill-Morron House Museum\, 1212 W. Moss Avenue
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260822T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T040408
CREATED:20260603T170316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T170316Z
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SUMMARY:Naughty to Nice Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 note: this tour is not suitable for children. \n\nThis bus tour departs at 10 a.m. from the parking lot across from Kelleher’s Irish Pub (619 SW Water Street). Tours cost $20 per person and reservations are required. Visit 309tix.com to reserve a spot.
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/naughty-to-nice-bus-tour-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260827T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260827T140000
DTSTAMP:20261023T040408
CREATED:20260828T152700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T152700Z
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SUMMARY:Pettengill-Morron House Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places\, this Second Empire-style house was built in 1868 for hardware merchant Moses Pettengill. Completely renovated in 1945\, this historic home also showcases the treasures of the last owner\, Jean Morron. It was donated to the Peoria Historical Society after her death in 1967\, including her family collection of mid-18th century furnishings\, artwork\, artifacts and textiles\, as well as earlier treasures belonging to the Pettengill family. \nPettengill-Morron House \n1212 West Moss Avenue\nPeoria\, IL 61606 \nTickets $10 at the door or https://309tix.com/organizations/peoria-historical-society
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/pettengill-morron-house-museum-open-41/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Pettengill-Morron House Museum\, 1212 W. Moss Avenue
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260829T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T040408
CREATED:20260603T170531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T170531Z
UID:10003366-1787997600-1788004800@peoriahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:It Happened in the Heights Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Bicycles\, automobiles\, and beer are all part of Peoria Heights history. Learn about companies like Rouse\, Hazard\, Duryea\, and Bartholomew; hear the story of the Sons of the White Foam; and take a trip down beautiful Grandview Drive.  \nThis bus tour departs at 10 a.m. from the Peoria Heights Village Hall parking lot (4901 N. Prospect). Tours cost $20 per person and reservations are required. Visit 309tix.com to reserve a spot
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/it-happened-in-the-heights-bus-tour/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260830T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20261023T040408
CREATED:20260701T142557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T142755Z
UID:10003433-1788094800-1788105600@peoriahistoricalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Pettengill-Morron House Museum Open
DESCRIPTION:Listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places\, this Second Empire-style house was built in 1868 for hardware merchant Moses Pettengill. Completely renovated in 1945\, this historic home also showcases the treasures of the last owner\, Jean Morron. It was donated to the Peoria Historical Society after her death in 1967\, including her family collection of mid-18th century furnishings\, artwork\, artifacts and textiles\, as well as earlier treasures belonging to the Pettengill family. \nPettengill-Morron House \n1212 West Moss Avenue\nPeoria\, IL 61606 \nTickets $10 at the door or https://309tix.com/organizations/peoria-historical-society
URL:https://peoriahistoricalsociety.org/phs-event/pettengill-morron-house-museum-open-august-30-100-pm-400-pm/
LOCATION:Pettengill-Morron House Museum\, 1212 W. Moss Avenue
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