Juneteenth

In recent years, the lives of Nance Legins-Costley (1813-1892) and her family have become...

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

Previously here at “From the History Room,” we have recalled the African-American family of...

Today we conclude our genealogical account of the descendants of Nance Legins-Costley (1813-1892), known...

We continue now with the genealogical account of the descendants of Nance Legins-Costley (1813-1892),...

It was two summers ago that “From the History Room” was the first to...

For those who were unable to attend Pekin’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration at the Pekin...

Continuing our review of what historical records can tell us of 19th-century African-American residents...

Four years ago, “From the History Room” shone the spotlight on William Henry Costley,...

This is a reprint (with corrections and updates) of a “From the Local History...