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Welcome to the 
Historical Society 
of  Quincy and 
Adams County



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HSQAC TRIVIA NIGHT!!

IT'S THE 3RD ONE

& THEY'RE ALWAYS FUN!!!

MARCH 23





WHAT: THIRD ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT

WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024

WHERE: QUINCY SENIOR AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER,

39 YORK, QUINCY     

CONTACT:  HSQAC, 217-222-1835

 


The Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County is holding its

Third Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, March 23,

beginning at 7:00 pm at the

Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center,

639 York, Quincy.

There will be general trivia questions; music, movie, and television questions; as well as special categories on Quincy and local history. 


Tables are $100 and teams may have up to 8 players. Participants should bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the event.

A cash bar will be available at the Center. 

 Round Sponsorships are available for $200 and include advertising in all event publicity. 


The evening will include a 50/50 raffle, door prizes and individual prizes for each round of competition.  A Silent Auction will also be held.


Those interested in participating in Trivia Night can register through the HSQAC Office at 217-222-1835 or at the event.





JOIN US IN APRIL .......

 EMERY PRESENTS PROGRAM ON NOTABLE WOMEN IN ILLINOIS


       Some of the fascinating women of Illinois history will be the topic of a free discussion at the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County on Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m. at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York, Quincy. 

           “Notable Women of Illinois History” will be presented by Tom Emery and is based on his 2018 book of the same title. Emery is a freelance writer and historical researcher from Carlinville who has earned fifteen awards from the Illinois State Historical Society.

           An experienced speaker and public-address announcer, Emery has lectured across the region on his research. He is known for his informal presentations, which encourage audience participation.

           The program covers the remarkable lives of some of the most influential women throughout the history of Illinois.

"I came up with the concept of this book in the summer of 2017, when I thought about all of the articles I've done on women's history," said Emery. "I'm always looking to break new ground, and cover topics that haven't been covered properly. I thought I had plenty of material to work with for a book like this, and that I could contribute to the stories of women's history here in Illinois.

"I attempted to focus mainly on women who were born in the nineteenth century," he continued, "and who were born in Illinois, lived most of their life here, or left an obvious imprint on the state."

Such luminaries as Jane Addams, Mother Bickerdyke, Mary Todd Lincoln, Frances Willard, and Gwendolyn Brooks are included, as well as other leading women of Illinois politics, social movements, and literature. The program addresses the current interest in women’s issues and leadership.

Emery has produced byline articles in some 150 newspapers in his career, including many in Madison County. He has created 41 book and booklet titles, some of which will be available for sale after the discussion.


THEN IN MAY . . .

AND COMING SOON FROM A HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEAR YOU .  .


CIVIL WAR SYMPOSIUM V



We keep local history alive, and we’re proud to be a destination for scholars, history buffs and tourists alike. 

Whether you’re interested in the city’s early settlers and its founding father John Wood, fascinated by the area’s ties to President Abraham Lincoln, looking for a glimpse of what life was like in the 19th century or wanting to research your genealogy - - the Historical Society is here to help you.

With two iconic locations – the Governor John Wood Mansion and related structures at 12th and State and the History Museum on the Square at 4th and Maine– the Historical Society has a treasure trove of local records and artifacts.

We are committed to the ongoing collection and preservation of items related to our history, and we provide educational programs, exhibits, and tours that help make that history come to life.
From 12th Street to 4th and Maine, all of our locations are featured in this video: 
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  • Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas impersonators
  • PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES

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    Governor's Post

    The Historical Society’s quarterly “The Governor’s Post” features information on programs and exhibits about local history, as well as the latest news from the Society.

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    Once Upon a Time

    Local historians share fascinating stories about local history in the popular “Once Upon a Time” column, which appears every Sunday in The Herald-Whig. Read the latest column and browse the archives here.

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    The Historical Society maintains a physical collection of more than 20,000 items documenting the community’s history from the formation of the county in 1825 to the present. Plus, we have an online database of more than 8,000 records, with new items added monthly.
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