The Peck Daughters
Abigail Peck Castleman Susan Peck Goble Martha Peck Ingalls
About the Exhibition
While the Homestead bears Sheldon Peck’s name, it was the women of the family who shaped it into a true home—a place of warmth, resilience, and community. This exhibit explores the lives of Harriet Cory Peck, her daughters Martha, Susan, and Abigail, and her granddaughter Alyce, highlighting their contributions as artists, educators, healers, historians, and homemakers.
From Harriet’s strength in managing the farm, raising children, and supporting abolitionist efforts to the artistic and social legacies carried forward by her daughters and granddaughter, who continued the family’s legacy, the women of the Peck family left an enduring impact. Through unseen photographs and artifacts, this exhibit brings their often unheard or overshadowed stories to life, revealing the heart of the Homestead and the values that continue to inspire today.
The exhibition will be open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Noon to 4pm
March 29, 2025-November 29, 2025
A Special Thank You to the Kankakee County Museum for the loan of the Martha Peck Bible
Visit the Sheldon Peck Homestead
Parking is limited, however there is street parking and additional parking at the Lombard Park District across the street.
