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Leander Costley

The families of Ashby, Chavous, Chase, and Harris – and Moses Pettengill!

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

Pekin and Peoria Juneteenth-related events to spotlight Moffatt Cemetery, Nance Legins-Costley.

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

Formal opening nears for Freedom & Remembrance Memorial Park

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

Moffatt Cemetery historical markers on display at RiverPlex

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

Freedom & Remembrance Memorial markers unveiled

A great deal of progress has been made in the effort to create the...

The descendants of Nance Legins-Costley of Pekin and Peoria

By Jared OlarLibrary Assistant This week “From the History Room” will commence a systematic...

Memorial park planned to honor Nance Legins-Costley and remember Moffatt Cemetery

By Jared Olar Library Assistant It was two summers ago that “From the History...

Where is Nance Legins-Costley’s final resting place? (Redux)

By Jared Olar Library assistant “To rescue a name worthy to be remembered and...

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