SS 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...
Read MoreTour of historic churches
Dear Folks: Please share the attached information with your members. Some of Davenport’s most historic churches are opening their doors to the public on May 19th. Five of these churches are more than 100 years old and retain much of their original beauty. We hope you can join us! I’ve attached a pdf version with and without photos. Please let me know if there is anything else I can provide. Marion Meginnis 624 W. 6th St. Davenport, IA 52803 marion_meginnis@msn.com 563-326-3290 Mark your calendar for the Hilltop Altar Crawl, Sunday, May 19th, 1-5PM. Some of Davenport’s most historic...
Read MoreTAHS Regular Meeting Reminder
Greetings: The Regular March meeting is scheduled for this coming Tuesday evening, March 26 at 7 PM in the Museum. Please plan to attend and if you should have ANY FRIENDS AND/OR RELATIVES who would be able to come , please bring them along too.
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