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John Wood Mansion, Log Cabin & Parsonage

425 South 12th Street, Quincy, IL 62301

Historic Sites

Go back in time and experience a treasured piece of Quincy history.

The John Wood Mansion is the restored home of Quincy's founder and the 12th governor of Illinois. The 1835 Pioneer Log Cabin is preserved authentically, and the Parsonage displays items depicting the history of Adams County.

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Summer Flavor Tours

The Pour Haus •  Jun 07 – Aug 30

Flavor Tours incorporate, history, art and of course food! The weekend walking tours are held every Saturday in the summer, rain or shine. …

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Quincy Juneteenth

Washington Park •  Jun 13 – Jun 15

Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African-American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal…

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Midsummer Arts Faire

Washington Park •  Jun 27 – Jun 29 @ 12AM

Midsummer Arts Faire (formerly Q-FEST) is an annual community celebration of the visual, musical and culinary arts in Quincy, IL. Amazing art and fun activities for…

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