Kewanee Preservation

Kewanee Preservation Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in 2014 with the purpose of preserving historic sites and buildings in Kewanee, Illinois, USA

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Dress for the weather!

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#WethersfieldConnecticut is known for a very particular kind of onion. We do know that the Littles planted lots of onions on the homestead. They were probably these #WethersfieldRed #LittleHistory

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In April or early May 1837, Abner Little and his wife Nancy, with three children, arrive in Wethersfield Illinois #LittleHistory #HappySpring

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Newly acquired homestead picture from the Little family Circa 1900. #LittleHistory

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Happy Holidays from KPS!

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We are thinking of decorating the Little cabin during the December 3 Windmont lighting festivities. Too much?

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https://t.co/hZUfP41HQn Thanks for the write up

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Because of what grounds and threat of more severe weather we moved tomorrow’s dedication

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Still planning for Dedication Day on Oct 14, including music from Hammer and Pick

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Mark your Calendars: Oct 14 is Homestead Dedication Day #winteriscoming #winterof37 #1837 #LittleHistory

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Professor Turner was the founder of the US land grant university system

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Kewanee's Osage Orange was one of thefirst hedgerow trees planted by Jonathan Baldwin Turner. #PreserveKewanee

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Did you know the Littes raised Percheron 🐴🐴🐴🐴? #worldemojiday2017 #LittleHistory

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Nancy,wife of Abner, is a true DAR. Father Wm Tenney was a Minuteman in NH in 1776 #LittleHistory

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The first election in Wethersfield was held at the Little cabin. August 1837. #LittleHistory

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Because there was no jail yet, Henry often chained prisoners to the cooking stove in the cabin before transporting to Alton. #LittleHistory

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1850 H. G. Little was elected Sheriff of Henry county #LittleHistory

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Here we are! Hope you will follow the happenings as we help preserve Kewanee History! #FirstTweet