Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County

Tours and Programs

The Historical Society offers tours of the Governor John Wood Mansion and our museum and log cabin facilities. Also offered are special programs  about  locally related historical events and people.

Tours

Special tours are offered to all Adams County third- and fourth-grade students each year. Your school is welcome to join in this activity.

Hours and Admission Fee

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, April through October.
Group tours can be arranged by calling the Society at 217-222-1835.
Admission is $3 per adult and $1.50 per student.

School Programs

The 1835 Pioneer Log Cabin is preserved and refurbished authentically. It is the focal point of the Society’s efforts to educate younger students about the history of early Quincy and Adams County. Students are guided by docents (costumed interpreters) through a four-part learning program highlighting pre-settlement life in Adams County, pioneer life from 1835, craft demonstrations and an authentic pioneer garden.

1835 Log Cabin

The Historical Society’s two-story log cabin was built near Perry, Missouri. It is typical of the Northern European style and is like log cabins built in Quincy in the 1820s and 1830s.

This log cabin is in remarkable contrast to the splendid Greek Revival home of Governor Wood, which was built at about the same time

Courtesy WGEM.com