Kewanee Memory Lane

07/05/2025

Jon let us out without supervision. So we made our way to the Russian orthodox cemetery. Neither one of us had been there before. We both feel a podcast coming on. I know this is a longshot, but can anybody translate this stone? Google translate did not help!

06/17/2025

our latest episode dropped last night. Many of you may know our special guests…

Two cops walk into a museum.... Marianne and LeeAnn talk to two retired officers from Kewanee, Joe Cervantez and Jim Padilla. Lots of stories and knowledge...

04/19/2025

KML had a great interview with retired law enforcement today. Thanks for sharing with us Jim Padilla & Joe Cervantez!

04/14/2025

We want to thank everyone who came out and supported the Kewanee Historical Society last Saturday!! It was a great group of teams! Winners were the GAGGLE OF GEESE Last place finishers the GOONIES got a motivational token. This year’s special mulligan was Dave Clarke who always answered the call for help! Thanks everyone!!

04/12/2025

Three peeps waiting for Kewanee Trivia Night to begin! Jon is being our DD!

04/08/2025

There's still time to get your team together for Trivia Night! We will close the registration on Friday at Noon! Hope you can make it!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk8F7ZjW1_jqO0KxyFQn28H9R07-5hg4f5o-cl_a3UWzz1Ow/viewform?usp=sharing

04/05/2025

Just a little late! I hope you enjoy our podcast with friends that we recorded at the library last month.

Join Marianne and Lee for a Live recording at the Kewanee Public Library. The Library let them have full access to the building and the archives so you never...

03/13/2025

Episode 2 has premiered! Hope you enjoy some history on E.E. Baker. Also, Woody Harrelson's long lost relative?

https://youtu.be/iS5bR2tLKWE?si=NCXSj4S2oWhtCTz7

Emerit, EE, Double E -- Whatever you call him, he made his mark in Kewanee, Illinois. Kewanee is so lucky that this philanthropist made his home here. The g...

03/08/2025

some pictures from our time at the library last night. Thanks to those who attended! We hope you learned at least a little something about how cool our library is!

03/03/2025

This Thursday, come watch as we record at the Kewanee Public Library! Marianne and I will discuss some lesser known facts about the library district. Help us celebrate our library's 150th birthday!!!

02/26/2025

Guess what?!! It's time for our annual Trivia Night! Grab your friends and food and support the Museum! It's going to be another great time!

Link to register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vlj_s4CAPUXwzamJ0SSPKmlxOTYtMuzIG8CmMDbAt5g/viewform?edit_requested=true&hl=en&pli=1

02/21/2025

Sorry, it's late! Time flies, family first, and all that stuff! Hope to bring more enjoyment to your day!

https://youtu.be/WaAGt9WgRs4?si=DLdjsM3J-5L5ET90

Welcome to season 2 of our little show about the wonders of Kewanee History! In this episode, Marianne and LeeAnn discuss how the first shopping center in K...