Elizabeth Ashby

This week we’ll review the life of Henry Chase (c.1830-1882), who married two sisters...

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

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...

In June and July this summer “From the History Room” devoted some attention to...

In September 2013 and January 2014, we recalled a dramatic story that was recorded...

Last week we reviewed the history of the 29th U.S. Colored Infantry, which was...

With the approach of the Juneteenth holiday, it is a fitting time to recall...

By Jared Olar Library Assistant Previously here at “From the History Room,” we have...