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9-11 Memorial

730 Maine Street, Quincy, IL 62301

Historic Sites

This 7,000 lb, 15 ft, 8-sided section of a communications tower that supported a television broadcasting antenna and a 5lb, 1 ft piece of the antenna were located on World Trade Center Tower One when it was attacked on September 11, 2001. The antenna was designed and manufactured by Harris Corporation at its Quincy plant.

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Quincy Festival of Lights

Moorman Park •  Nov 27 – Dec 31 @ 5PM

Take a cozy car trip through 1.5 miles of animated light displays in Quincy, IL! Fun for the whole family that is open nightly from 5…

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Miracle on Maine Street

Quincy Art Center •  Dec 06 @ 3PM

Step into a winter wonderland at the second annual Miracle on Maine Street – a night of holiday enchantment in the heart of Quincy’s Historic District!

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John Wood Mansion Candlelight Open House

John Wood Mansion •  Dec 12 – Dec 26 @ 5PM

Get in the holiday spirit with free tours of the John Wood Mansion on Dec. 12, 13, 19, 20, & 26! Tours depart every 20 minutes…

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A great place to check out Quincy's Underground Railroad History. Many exhibits and displays telling the history of fugitives escaping the slave state of Missouri.

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Private Home Tours of Quincy

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East End Historic District

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Quincy's noted architecture is on full display in The East End Historic District. Experience homes of every period and style since 1850.

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