Black History

Previous articles here at “From the History Room” have told the story of the...

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...

With special Juneteenth-related events planned next week that will honor the memory of Nance...

As we mentioned here a little over two weeks ago, some special Juneteenth-related events...

A formal opening ceremony is drawing nearer for a new memorial park honoring more...

The grave of a family member of Nance Legins-Costley now has a stone marking...

Among Central Illinois’ African-American veterans of the Civil War was Pvt. Edward W. Lewis...

Plans are underway for a permanent stone monument in downtown Pekin to honor the...

The two Illinois State Historical Markers for the Freedom & Remembrance Memorial that were...