PEORIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

PEORIA, IL

The Peoria Historical Society and Museum is a non-profit educational organization in Peoria, Illinois. It was founded in 1934 with the mission to “preserve and interpret the history of Peoria and the surrounding area.” The museum houses a collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the history of Peoria and the surrounding area. The museum also offers educational programs for all ages, such as lectures, workshops, and field trips.

The museum’s permanent collection includes items from the past two centuries, including artifacts from the Native Americans who first lived in the area, items from the early settlers, and artifacts from the industrial revolution. The museum’s annual special events include the Peoria Historical Society’s annual meeting, the Peoria Historical Society’s summer picnic, and the Peoria Historical Society’s annual holiday bazaar.

The museum’s research library houses a collection of books, periodicals, microfilms, maps, and other resources related to the history of Peoria and the surrounding area. The library also contains a wealth of genealogical and other historical records. The museum also offers a variety of services, such as lectures and workshops, and research assistance to researchers.

The Peoria Historical Society and Museum is an important resource for learning about the history of Peoria and the surrounding area. Its collections, educational programs, and research services make it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the area.

PEORIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PEORIA IL. US MID #8401701211

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 159,852 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Contact PEORIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

• telephone: 3096741921
• website: http://www.peoriahistoricalsociety.org

PEORIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
611 S W WASHINGTON ST
PEORIA
IL
61602-5104

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