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December 2020 Timeline Newsletter Fall 2020 Vol. 26, Issue 4 TIMELINE STAFF From the Office Colleen O. Johnson Maureen Naughtin The American Alliance of Museums reports that one-third (33%) of museum Executive Director Curator directors surveyed confirmed there was a “significant risk” of closing permanently Janet Gysin Office Manager by next fall, or they “didn’t know” if they would survive. The last eight months have been some of the most challenging the Peoria Historical Society has seen. OFFICERS Plans that were made for events, History Bus Tours, the de Tonti dinner, Holiday Kathy Ma Beth Johnson Home Tour and open houses were all reinvented or canceled. Operational income President Secretary and revenue for upkeep of our two beautiful museum houses has been cut Zach Oyler Leann Johnson significantly due to these changes. Vice President Past President But we live in the Peoria area, and we are resilient. Membership is currently Clayton Hill Treasurer 117% of expected budget. That shows the support we have from our community. Additional donations have far exceeded our expectations as well. All that is TRUSTEES still not enough to make up the difference in the loss of revenue from our major Lisa Arcot Nicholas J. Hornickle fundraising. We adjusted by significantly cutting operational expenses and went Edward Barry, Jr. Marcia Johnson to a reduced office staff and office hours. I am proud of the fiscally responsible Jim Carballido James Kosner management and dedication from our staff and Board of Trustees. Peoria Riverfront Museum Michele Lehman We ask you to consider making a generous end-of-year donation. Your donation Lee Fosburgh Susie Papenhause will go towards keeping our museum houses -- the John C. Flanagan House (the Karen Gerontes John Rosa oldest standing house in Peoria) and the Pettengill-Morron House -- open and Douglas Hamilton Denise Scislowicz operational, preserving our collection of over 65,000 items, including artifacts, Mary Hamm DAR Regent photographs and printed materials related to the history of Peoria. P-M House Manager Bob Middleton Please also check if your company offers a corporate match. A match costs you John Haverhals Trustee Emeritus nothing, takes just a few minutes for online verification and gives us a great return. Let us know if we can help. Thank you. Colleen Johnson, Executive Director An Unexpected Walking Tour Highlight by Gary Ebeling We are blessed in Peoria that many of the owners of properties in our most historic neighborhoods have a strong sense of the historic importance of where they live and are willing to share that love of Peoria’s past. A perfect example of that occurred during a Peoria Historical Society Walking Tour of Peoria’s High Wine neighborhood that I led on September 25th. As I was explaining the architectural features of what was originally the Richard Kempshall home at 518 High Street, a tour participant, Debra Clay, said she knew the current owners and thought maybe they would give us a peek inside. The edifice of the Lake Superior sandstone structure, built in 1894 in the German Gothic/Guildhall style, is impressive enough. But a chance to see the inside. That seemed too much to ask! Debra had barely hit the steps when owner Steve Pierz emerged. Not only did he invite us - all sixteen of us - in for a look, he gave us a fascinating, fact-filled tour, including facts that only an owner would know. He took time to explain steps he has taken to preserve and restore the home’s original features. The woodwork and original gaslights were a sight to behold. We all were intrigued to hear the story of the carved werewolf head on the mantle of the fireplace. I also found myself imagining how the legendary composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, a frequent visitor when the Kempshalls occupied the home, might have had the same reaction as we did to its beauty, decades earlier. Suffice it to say, the nearly 30-minute diversion - totally unexpected - was the highlight of our tour. And we have historic- minded owners like Steve Pierz to thank for it. Fall 2020 Peoria Historical Society Newsletter 1 From the President The winter season is soon upon us, the days are shorter and a chill is in the air. Since the spring of this year, our seasons and our typical seasonal activities have certainly looked and at times felt very different. While spring was met with an urgency to rearrange our social, school and work schedules, summer brought a quieter sense of “settling in.” During this unique year, part of “settling in” at the Peoria Historical Society meant taking a look at our events, like the Bus Tours we offer during the summer and fall. Our dedicated crew of History Tour Guides did not disappoint when challenged with developing an alternative. Since the bus was not an option, they modified their tours and adapted them into “Walking Tours.” For many, walking was a nice change and offered a closer look at some of our historic neighborhoods and areas. It seemed to be a more personal way to hear some of the stories of Peoria. As the Walking Tours wrap up, we look forward to the upcoming holiday season. Like most things in 2020, the holidays for Peoria Historical Society will look a little different too. Even though our Holiday Home Tour will not take place, we will still be decking the halls of our Flanagan House Museum and Pettengill-Morron House Museum for your enjoyment. We are excited at PHS to share and celebrate these two beautiful House Museums through decor and the many stories of holidays past. We hope you will take some time during the holiday season to join us at one of the Holiday Open House events. The Peoria Historical Society is grateful for the continued support of its many members, volunteers and donors. This year has been challenging for many, including non-profits like ours. PHS board and staff are committed to continuing to evaluate our operations and address every challenge with the resolve needed to ensure this organization is viable for years to come. The dedication of our members, volunteers and donors hav seen us through 2020 and will, no doubt, carry us forward into the future. In this time of challenge and uncertainty, we are proud to have fulfilled our mission of preserving, sharing and celebrating the stories of the Peoria area and look forward to doing so for many years to come with the help and support of all of you. Kathy Ma, President de Tonti Award Celebration Volunteer of the Year Award Postponed to 2021 By Shelly Lehman By Shelly Lehman Peoria Historical Society’s Volunteer of the Year Award for 2020 goes The Peoria Historical Society’s annual Henri to the docents who led the society’s History Walking Tours this summer de Tonti Award celebration was postponed to and fall. They are Linda Aylward, Corey Curtis, Bernie Drake, Gary Fall 2021 due to mitigations associated with Ebeling, Beth Johnson, Marilyn Leyland, John Leyland, Kathy Ma, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Connie Tomczyk. However, the society did announce an award “The award usually goes to just one volunteer,” said Executive Director recipient for 2020: Linda Daley received Colleen Johnson, “but this year due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions the honor for demonstrating outstanding the society had to cancel its popular history bus tours. These volunteers community leadership. Daley, who is chief stepped up to research and lead our first-ever walking tours so that of staff to Illinois Rep. Ryan Spain, will be history on the move could continue.” recognized at a dinner and ceremony next fall. “We recognize them for their creativity, expertise and commitment The award is named for an officer of the to the Peoria Historical Society,” Colleen said, “and we know that French military who in 1680 oversaw Fort every volunteer, no matter his or her role, is vital to the success of the Crevecouer, which later became the site of society’s mission to preserve, share and celebrate the stories of the Peoria. Peoria area. Thank you all for a job well done in this unpredictable year!” Welcome New Members! PHS would like to extend a warm greeting to those who have become new members since our last publication. Steve and Patti Bash Donna Kosner Jacob Pitts Gina Tillman Jon and Stephanie Bergen Michael and Pam Luenz Mike Plunkett Marie and Timothy Wiles Laura Carnell Bob Many Larry Reents Charlotte and Michael Jennifer Dutton Bonnie Mason Rebecca Rice Woodhouse Daniel and Diane Fehr Trisha Noack Terry and Marcella Teplitz Darlene Violet 2 Fall 2020 Peoria Historical Society Newsletter Fulfilling our Mission through Adaptive & Innovative Programming PHS Changes for the Times By Maureen Naughtin Like many organizations, the Peoria Historical Society found itself unable to conduct much of its in-person summer and fall programming. Yet, thanks to an “Adaptive and Innovative Grant” from Illinois Humanities, PHS was able to pivot into new types of programming. Our History Bus Tours became History Walking Tours. Our Educational Outreach Programs went virtual. Our always popular Haunted Peoria Tours became “Ghosts in the Parlor” story-telling programs held at both Flanagan Historic House Museum and Pettengill-Morron Historic House Museum. And, Haunted Peoria also became a three-part series of ghost stories told virtually in partnership with the Peoria Riverfront Museum. History Tour Director Beth Johnson and Curator Maureen Naughtin supply the details. Walking Tours – A Big Success By Beth Johnson Cory Curtis at Pettengill-Morron House The walking tours we implemented this year were a resounding success! Our wonderful history guides created interesting and engaging tours in less than a month.
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