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SUMMARY:October Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society\nand\nWashington Historical Society\npresents the \n— Tazewell County Roadshow — \nWashington Township \n“As our county prepares to celebrate our Bicentennial\, we want to take this time to reflect and celebrate the tremendous\, rich history of each of the Townships\,” said Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society President John C. Ackerman. “We invite the public to attend these FREE meetings and gain a deeper understanding of our rich local history”. \nOur fourth Roadshow stop will be held at the\nWashington Historical Society\n128 Washington Square\nWashington\, Illinois 61571\nwhere we will present a program on the history of Washington Township. \n \nHere’s a map to help you get there! \n  \nThe Roadshows are part of the 2027 Tazewell County Bicentennial celebration\nand will be held at the April\, July\, August\, & October meetings of 2026-2028. \nShort business meeting will be held after the presentation.
URL:https://tcghs.org/event/october-meeting/
LOCATION:Ehrlicher Research Center\, 719 N 11th Street\, Pekin\, IL\, 61554\, United States
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SUMMARY:November Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Gary W. Deiters\nOwner & Director\nGary Deiters Funeral Home\nwill present \nSymbols of Remembrance:\nThe Meaning Behind Grave Markers \nThis program explores the rich symbolism found on historic gravestones and monuments.  From religious emblems and fraternal insignia to flowers\, animals\, and other decorative motifs\, these markers reveal stories about the beliefs\, values\, occupations\, and lives of those they commemorate.  This presentation examines the meanings behind common cemetery symbols and offers insights into the history and traditions of memorial art. \nAbout Gary: Gary has been a funeral director for over 35 years. He has spent a lot of time in cemeteries and has been curious about the meanings and symbols used over the years.  Gary started Deiters Funeral Home in Washington\, and East Peoria.  He opened the first privately owned Crematory and also started Deiters Pet services.  Gary is now the owner of Gary Deiters Funeral Home and Cremation Services in East Peoria. \nBusiness meeting & 2027 officer election will be held after the presentation.
URL:https://tcghs.org/event/november-meeting/
LOCATION:Ehrlicher Research Center\, 719 N 11th Street\, Pekin\, IL\, 61554\, United States
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