TAHS August News & Website Updates
PICASA PHOTO ALBUMS Green River Ordnance – Submitted by Gene Swanson: https://picasaweb.google.com/105896818813466091326/GreenRiverOrdnancePlant?authuser=0&feat=directlink Tampico High School Alumni Reunion https://picasaweb.google.com/105896818813466091326/THSAlumniReunion2014?authuser=0&feat=directlink Reagan Birthplace Clock/Plate Auction This “one of a kind” plate/clock is being offered by “Silent Auction” with October 31, 2014 being the last day to place a bid. Proceeds from the Auction will be used for the upkeep of the Tampico...
Read MoreRonald Reagan Statue Dedication
We finally did it! The statue has been completed. Please join us for the unveiling in Reagan Park, on November 3, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. Rep. Jerry Mitchell will be the Master of Ceremony. Dr. David Arnold, president of Eureka College will be the speaker. You may want to bring your own lawn chair. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-622-8705 or garyjoan@thewisp.net Denise McLoughlin Family History Coordinator Republished with permission from Tampico Historical Society
Read MoreWe Did It!
We have finally achieved our goal of $50,000 and paid for the Ronald Reagan Statue to be unveiled in Reagan Park this fall.
Read MoreSS Leopoldville?
Hello, The Tampico Area Historical Society is compiling information from descendants of soldiers and/or possible survivors of the SS Leopoldville Troop ship that was sunk by a German U 486 on December 24, 1944. We are interested in communicating with anyone that meets that criteria, but have a special interest in the Dronenberg family. T/Sgt. Donald P Dronenberg, son of Ralph & Nellie [nee: Brady), was one of the servicemen lost at sea. He was a ‘local boy’ from the Tampico, IL area. I am contacting anyone with the surname of Dronenberg (mostly in Princeton or Peoria, IL...
Read MoreTAHS Board Mtg & Regular Meeting Reminder
Greetings Historical Society members: Suddenly the month has ticked away and our monthly meeting is this coming Tuesday evening. Board meeting will begin at 6:30, with regular meeting to follow at 7 PM. An interesting program has been lined up as well as some information on some of Denise’s research. Please plan to attend. Thank you, Joan garyjoan@thewisp.net 815-622-8705
Read MoreTAHS Newsletter for April, 2013
MEMORIAL DAY CEMETERY WALK – May 27, 2013 If you are interested in having someone in the Tampico Memorial Cemetery or the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery represented for this year’s Memorial Day Cemetery Walk, please contact Joan Johnson, 815-622-8705/garyjoan@thewisp.net or Denise McLoughlin, 815-590-2143/tampicohistoricalsociety@gmail.com ASAP. If you do not have any family member buried in either cemetery, please consider honoring one of our Veterans buried there. We can help you with a bio on the veteran if you like. REAGAN STATUE We are getting so close to our goal. If...
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