Peoria Historical Society’s Walking Tour of High Street and Moss Avenue will start in the parking lot of Converse Marketing (located at 1125 Main Street in Peoria) from 9:30 -11 a.m. Guide Gary Ebeling hosts this stroll through a historic district full of mansions, many of which were built by wealthy whisky barons when Peoria was “Whisky Capital of the World.” Tickets are $15 and are available at 309tix.com or 674-1921.
Event Notes: Participants are asked to wear masks during the tour and to socially distance from one another. Tours will last approximately 1 ½ hours, unless otherwise indicated. Tours will be limited to no more than 8 participants to assure social distancing. Participants should feel comfortable walking 1 ½ miles and standing up to 20 minutes. There may be uneven ground at Springdale Cemetery or on public sidewalks. Tours will go rain or shine, except in the case of severe weather. Participants should dress accordingly. If severe weather comes up while a tour is taking place, it may be cut short to ensure the safety of the participants. Cancellations permitted up to 24 hours ahead with full refund or reschedule.
