Historic House Museums
the John C. Flanagan House Museum
942 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603
Map to Flanagan House
The John C. Flanagan House Museum was built in 1837 on Peoria's east bluff by Judge John C. Flanagan and is the oldest standing house in Peoria. This American Federalist style house offers a spectacular view of the Illinois River Valley. Collections of antique glass, china, furniture, toys, quilts and vintage clothing are displayed. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the Peoria Historical Society. It is also the headquarters of the (DAR) Daughters of the American Revolution, Peoria Chapter.
John C Flanagan House Museum tours are lead by Society volunteers by scheduled appointments and at our Open Houses
Guided tours will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of each month. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for college and high school students and $3 for ages 6 to12. Tickets are available at 309tix.com or at the door. The house is closed in January.
For information or to arrange a private tour, call the Peoria Historical Society at 309-674-1921.
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For questions, private tours and special event rentals contact the Peoria Historical Society Office 309-674-1921.
Have an event?
Consider renting the house or the big, beautiful backyard of Flanagan House with a wonderful view of the Illinois River Valley for your private event or wedding. Call for price and availability.
Pettengill-Morron House Museum
1212 W. Moss Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61606
Map to Pettengill-Morron House Museum
Pettengill-Morron House was built in 1868 for Moses Pettengill (1802-1883) in the Second Empire architectural style. A Colonial Revival porch and porte cochere were added in about 1900 giving the house a grand Victorian appearance. After the death of its last occupant Jean McLean Morron (1879-1966) the trustees of her estate gave the house and her family collection of mid-18th to mid-20th century furnishings, artwork, artifacts and textiles to the Peoria Historical Society. Operated today as a historic house museum, the collection also includes objects of former occupants including the Pettengill family. The house was listed on the U. S. National Register of Historic Places in 1976. For more information about Moses and Lucy Pettengill and their work as abolitionists click here.
Pettengill-Morron House Museum tours are lead by Society volunteers by scheduled appointments, every Thursday from 10:00 am -2:00 pm and sceduled Open House dates
For questions, private tours and special event rentals contact the Peoria Historical Society Office 309-674-1921.
Tickets are available at 309tix.com or at the door. For more information, contact the Peoria Historical Society at 309-674-1921.
HAVE AN EVENT?
Consider renting the big, beautiful, private back yard of the Pettengill-Morron House Museum for your private event or wedding. For a smaller event the porch is perfect? Contact us for price and availability. 309-674-1921