A weekly investigation of the history of Pekin and Tazewell County, including an archive of all blogs going back to 2015.
Last week we reviewed the history of the 29th U.S. Colored Infantry,...
Jared L. Olar
June 16, 2022
With the approach of the Juneteenth holiday, it is a fitting time...
Jared L. Olar
June 9, 2022
At this weblog we have written several times about the life of...
Jared L. Olar
February 7, 2022
We continue now with the genealogical account of the descendants of Nance...
Jared L. Olar
November 18, 2021
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
For those who were unable to attend Pekin’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration at...
Jared L. Olar
June 28, 2021
“To rescue a name worthy to be remembered and honoured To recall...
Jared L. Olar
June 28, 2019
This is a reprint (with corrections and updates) of a “From the...
Jared L. Olar
June 3, 2019
This week we revisit once more the life of “Black Nance” Legins-Costley...
Jared L. Olar
August 2, 2015
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.
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