Become a Member

We invite you to join us in building a comunity of friends and history enthusiasts interested in procuring, preserving and presenting the remarkable history of Quincy and Adams County. Join here.

Our Mission

The Society’s mission is to provide for the education of its members and the community at large in Quincy and Adams County’s history. The Society is committed to the collection and preservation of the art, artifacts and documents related to local history. The preservation and exhibition of the Governor John Wood Mansion as a historical and architectural treasure is a key priority of the Society.

The Importance of Membership

East View of the Governor John Wood Mansion

Your membership helps the Society continue the development new programs and expand its offerings to maintain the our community’s interest and involvement in history:

          o  Collecting and preserving historical items.
          o  Continuing the restoration and maintenance of the John Wood Mansion.
          o  Preserving and using the 1835 Pioneer Log Cabin and “The Parsonage.”
          o  Developing educational programs for Adams County school students.       

Member Benefits

Your membership entitles you to:

          o  Free admission for you and your immediate family to the Governor
              John Wood Mansion.  
          o  Exclusive participation in select exhibitions, lectures, and parties,
              including the annual Christmas Preview party
          o  Discounts on purchases at the History Shop retail stores
          o  Free subscription to the Society newsletter to help you stay informed
              and get the most out of your membership.
          o  Use of the Society’s Reference Library, including assistance from our
              professional reference librarian.

And Coming this Fall

The  HSQAC “Time Traveler Passport Program”

Your passport to free and reduced admissions and discounts at more than 200 participating historical society museums and venues arouund the country. Check back for full details.

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Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County

The Historic Gov. John Wood Mansion

The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County
425 South 12th Street, Quincy, IL  62301  217-222-1835
hsqac@sbcglobal.net