Local History Program Coordinator at the Pekin Public Library. I oversee the library’s local history room collection, write a weekly local history column/weblog for the library, and present local history programs at the library and in the community.
Last Saturday morning, Aug. 12, the Tazewell County Courthouse hosted a celebration of the...
Those who patronize Maquet’s Rail House at 221 Court St. not only enjoy a...
By Jared L. Olar Local History Program Coordinator Here at “From the History Room”...
This week we’ll review the life of Henry Chase (c.1830-1882), who married two sisters...
Over the next two weeks at “From the History Room” we’ll present the further...
During Pekin’s Juneteenth celebration last month, a crowd gathered downtown to witness the dedication...
Previous articles here at “From the History Room” have told the story of the...
To mark the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg in July, a historic...
Three special days of honor in Peoria and Pekin this month culminated Saturday, 17...
As Pekin prepares to celebrate Juneteenth with two special events on Friday and Saturday...
Monday-Thursday, 9.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.
Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Saturday, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
