May Meeting

Members Kevin and Hayden FayTazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society (TCGHS)will discuss Tazewell Countyâs Agriculture Manufacturing Roots Short Business Meeting will follow.

Ehrlicher Research Center, 719 N 11th Street, Pekin, IL, 61554, United States

Swiss & German Springfest

đžđđđđ & đ˛đđđđđ đąđĂźđđđđđđđđđđAvantiâs Event Center3401 Griffin DrivePekin, Illinois 61554Sunday, May 1712:00 â 7:00 pm To most people, the first sign of spring is birds returning north or new flowers blooming, but to a select group, itâs FrĂźhlingfest, the Swiss-Germ......More

đžđđđđ & đ˛đđđđđ đąđĂźđđđđđđđđđđAvantiâs Event Center3401 Griffin DrivePekin, Illinois 61554Sunday, May 1712:00 â 7:00 pm To most people, the first sign of spring is birds returning north or new flowers blooming, but to a select group, itâs FrĂźhlingfest, the Swiss-German Springfest, on May 17th in Pekin.  FrĂźhlingfest is a complete day of family, food, drink, and song â great German food and great German atmosphere, plus, admission is free! You wonât need German as a second language as long as you know the basics: Beer, Schnitzel, Bratwurst, German Potato Salad, Pretzels, and Sauerkraut will help you navigate the menu. Live music by Eddie Korosa Jr and the Lindenhoff Echoes Alphorns There will also be a German Car & Motorcycle Cruisân for those that wish to display their German cars and motorcycles. Sponsored by: German American Central Society of PeoriaTazewell County Genealogical & Historical SocietyAvantiâs Event CenterBudget Truck Rental of MortonDrew Eilts, financial advisor â Edward JonesThe LindenhofHarmonie-ConcordiaFriends of Friedrichshafen

Avanti’s Event Center, 3401 Griffin Avenue, Pekin, Illinois, 61554

Dedication of Revolutionary War Burials

Dedication of Tazewell CountyRevolutionary War Burials Saturday, May 30th ⢠10¡00 AMAntioch CemeteryIntersection of Townline & Antioch RoadsTremont, Ilinois In celebration of Americaâs 250th Anniversary,Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Societyhas commissione......More

Dedication of Tazewell CountyRevolutionary War Burials Saturday, May 30th ⢠10¡00 AMAntioch CemeteryIntersection of Townline & Antioch RoadsTremont, Ilinois In celebration of Americaâs 250th Anniversary,Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Societyhas commissioned five stone memorials honoringRevolutionary War Veterans who are laid to rest in our county. These historic sitesâlong overlookedâwill now stand as visibletributes near cemetery entrances, ensuring their legacyis remembered for generations to come. â Dedication Highlights â Remarks from student descendents of Revolutionary War VeteransPresentations by Veteran Organizations  & Public OfficialsHistorical Biographies by Susan Rynerson of theTazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society â Honored Veterans & Burial Sites â David Shipman -Antioch Cemetery, TremontElliot Gray -Deacon Cemetery, MortonJames Broyhill â Tennessee Point Cemetery, TremontMoses Hoskins â Dillon Cemetery, DillonSamuel McClintockâ Woodrow Cemetery, South Pekin Join UsâBe part of this meaningfiil moment as we honorthe men who helped secure our nationâs freedom.All are welcome!

Antioch Cemetery, 10986 Antioch Rd, Tremont, IL, 61568, United States