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Illinois American Water Company
Thursday, October 15
8:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Learn how clean, reliable drinking water
reaches homes and businesses throughout
the community during a private tour of Illinois
American Water Company. At the treatment plant
just north of the McCluggage Bridge, we’ll explore
the company’s water production and distribution
methods while learning how water is treated,
tested, and prepared for everyday use. Our visit
will also include a look at laboratory equipment,
historical architecture, and a museum housed
within the facility’s 119-year-old red sandstone
pumping station. The museum features displays,
instruments, and a replica of an early laboratory,
offering a fascinating glimpse into the history and
evolution of water treatment in Central Illinois.
$40 – includes guided tour, lunch, gratuities, and
shuttle transportation.
Seats available: 28
this special visit, we’ll experience America 250,
an ambitious exhibition celebrating the United
States’ semiquincentennial. Zac Zetterberg, the
museum’s Curator of Art and Exhibitions, will
lead a private guided gallery tour highlighting
rare documents, founding artifacts, and historical
treasures that offer a deeper look at the people,
events, and ideas that have shaped the nation
over the past two and a half centuries. Following
the guided tour, members will have time to
explore additional museum galleries and exhibits
at their own pace, including selections from the
museum’s art, science, history, and achievement
collections. This exclusive experience provides a
meaningful opportunity to reflect on America’s
history while discovering more of the museum’s
diverse offerings.
$45 – includes private guided gallery tour,
museum admission, lunch, gratuities, and shuttle
transportation.
Seats available: 28
Midwest Food Bank (Peoria Location)
Monday, October 19
10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Learn how food donations are transformed into
meaningful support for families and nonprofit
organizations throughout the region during a visit
to Midwest Food Bank’s Peoria location. Founded
in 2003, Midwest Food Bank is a faith-based
nonprofit organization that distributes food and
disaster-relief supplies through a growing network
of locations in the United States and abroad.
During our guided tour, we’ll explore the Peoria
facility and learn how donated food is received,
sorted, stored, and distributed to community
partners. We’ll also hear how volunteers play an
essential role in helping the organization serve
individuals and families facing food insecurity. This
behind-the-scenes experience offers an inspiring
look at the logistics, partnerships, and generosity
that make Midwest Food Bank’s work possible.
$40 – includes guided tour, lunch, gratuities, and
shuttle transportation.
Seats available: 28
WEEK-TV Studio
Thursday, October 8
9:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
On this trip, we’ll take a private one-hour tour of
the WEEK-TV studio in East Peoria, which has been
remodeled (all while remaining in production).
We’ll view editing bays and the control room, and
have an opportunity to see reporters and anchors
at work. In addition, our tour will include a peek
behind the scenes to view the midday news
broadcast and a question-and-answer session to
learn more about the station. Depending on the
broadcast schedule, we may also have a chance to
talk with the midday anchors.
$40 – includes guided tour, lunch at local
restaurant, and shuttle transportation.
Seats available: 28
America 250 at the
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Thursday, October 29
9:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a monumental exploration of American
history at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. During
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LEARNING TRIPS
Activity Level 3
Be able to stand and walk for over 2 hours with
minimal chance for sitting, plus all Level 1 and 2
requirements.
Wheels O' Time Museum
Thursday, September 3
11:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Step back in time with a visit to Wheels O’ Time
Museum, one of Central Illinois’ most unique
collections of transportation, technology, and
local history. During our private guided tour, we’ll
explore six exhibit buildings filled with antique
