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Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County

Upcoming Events


April
1	Historical Society Tours Resume
		We welcome our members and guests back to the fabulous 1836 Greek Revival Mansion of Governor John Wood, the acclaimed Lincoln Gallery of artifacts that connect our community to the martyred 16th president, to the History Museum exhibiting the stories of past and prologue, and the resources of the HSQAC library and genealogical references. And your staff looks forward to welcoming a wonderful crew of volunteers for another great year. Hope to see you here soon.
6	‘Quincy Soldiers at the Battle of Shiloh’
		Opening of new Civil War-related exhibition at the HSQAC History Museum. See the relief map of the battlefield, a life-size portrait of Quincy General Benjamin M. Prentiss, the drum and a picture of the drummer boy who played it at Shiloh, other artifacts and documents of the “Quincy Soldiers at the Battle of Shiloh.” Admission $3 to tour the History Museum.
22	Adams County’s One-Room Schoolhouses
	A lecture by retired teachers Paul and Jane Moody, who have been researching one-room schools in Adams County. The Moodys will do a “show and tell” some of the old-school artifacts they have collected. Attendees are invited to bring along their own pictures, stories and memorabilia of experiences in Adams County’s old schools. Admission free, but reservationns requested: 217-222-1835
May
6	Adams’s Unsolved Murder: the Pfanschmidt Case Noted mystery writer Beth Lane of Arizona chose the infamous Pfanschmidt murder case of 1914 for her most recent book, Lies Told Under Oath, published in February. Books and signing available. Location: Historical Society Visitors Center Time: 2 p.m. Admission free, but reservations requested: 217-222-1835.
19-20	HSQAC in National Preservation Month
	The Society participates in National Preservation Month by by offering tours enabling visitors to see the society’s work in preserving Quincy and Adams County history. The 1835 Greek Revival home of Governor John Wood, artifacts that connect Quincy to President Abraham Lincoln, and the museum housing Quincy and Adams county historical artifacts will be on the tour. Lectures by local historians to be announced. Admission is free and open to the public.
20	Annie Jonas Wells: An Extraordinary Life
		We partner with the Quincy Public Library to bring economist and author Cynthia Gensheimer of Amherst, MA, to present a program on Annie Jonas, daughter of Abraham and Louisa Block Jonas. Annie’s father was Lincoln associate, a leading Mason and politician. Gensheimer will talk about Annies’ childhood as the seventh of nine children of a prominent Jewish family, her work during the Civil War and as a charter member of the study group Friends in Council. Lecture at B’nai Shalom Temple,, 427 N. 9th Admission is free and open to the public.
June
24	Annual Meeting