The Visitors Center on the John Wood mansion campus at 425 South 12th Street houses the Society headquarters, historical library, and audio visual and group meeting room.
The Historical Society's extensive library features many important books and documents on early life in Quincy and Adams County. These include city directories, city and county histories, and other original resources for research.
The library was enhanced in 2003 with the expansion of the Visitors Center, creating and additional second story room for the library collection.
The library is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 2pm, and is available to Society members and researchers.
Quincy's History Shop, located in the Visitors Center, offers Quincy souvenirs and original hand-crafted selections from local artisians reminiscent of the 19th century. Here you can find postcards, books about local history and architechure, framed art, and decorative items.
Call (217) 222-1835 for more information.
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