Volunteer at Peoria Historical Society

It's fun to spend some time at the Peoria Historical Society office, helping preserve and celebrate the story of the Peoria area. You improve your skills, pursue your interests, and make new friends.

Whatever skill you've got, PHS can use it. From computers to construction, from decorating to gardening, from writing to researching, your expertise can benefit Peoria history and make you feel good inside. It's nice to know you're appreciated and doing something that will inspire or educate others.

Road Construction Outside PHS Office

For those who may want to visit our downtown office, be aware that there is road work being done, as you can see in this photo. You probably won't have trouble getting into our parking lot, but you may want to give yourself a little more time en route, to maneuver around the construction zone.

Astronaut Scott Altman at Bradley University VIDEO

Pekin hometown hero, former NASA astronaut, Scott Altman presentation at Bradley University.

Kastroit Maloku fixes Flanagan House porch

Say hello to Kastroit Maloku. 

He's from Albania and he learned masonry, and especially restoration of old structures, in Italy before he came to the US.

He's contributing his skills at Flanagan House Museum in Peoria this week. 

Kastroit had to dismantle the arch as it was collapsing and wouldn't hold up the porch much longer.

Trustee Planning Meeting 2013 PHOTOS

What a terrific time we had at the Peoria Historical Society's annual Trustee Planning Meeting, held January 12, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 12 noon. 

Hosted by AMT Advanced Medical Transport facility and coordinated by Sharon and John Amdall. 

Lots of ideas and proposed actions surfaced as we wrote on post it notes and stuck them on various sheets on the wall. 

We look forward to a number of new initiatives and real progress in meeting our goals of serving the Peoria Area by preserving, displaying, and celebrating our shared history.

The Panera Bread coffee, fruit, cinnamon rolls, bagels, and other items were incredibly delicious.

Thanks to all who attended and made this event a great success.

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