A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
For this third in our series of Pekin Bicentennial Black History Month...
Jared L. Olar
February 22, 2024
This week “From the History Room” will commence a systematic genealogical account...
Jared L. Olar
November 4, 2021
It was two summers ago that “From the History Room” was the...
Jared L. Olar
August 26, 2021
This is a slightly revised version of one of our “From the...
Jared L. Olar
June 8, 2018
From the Archives
Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history. Each article offers a closer look at the community’s past while preserving the local stories and experiences that connect generations.
From the Archives
Discover your Family's History
Read stories about the people, places, events, landmarks, businesses, and everyday moments that helped shape Pekin’s history.
