Upcoming Events at The Quincy Museum
Throughout the year, The Quincy Museum offers a variety of special events and educational classes.
Open for Tours
1:00 to 5:00 PM
Open Tuesday through Sunday
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Closed Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day Holiday
Closed Monday, July 4 for Independence Day Holiday
Closed Monday, September 5 for Labor Day Holiday
Closed Monday, October 31 through Friday, November 25 for Christmas Decorating
Museum Reopens on Saturday, November 26 with Christmas Decorations throughout the Museum.
Museum Office Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
Poetry Reading: Caroline Wellman: Presences
Join local poet and educator Caroline Wellman as she presents readings from her book Presences on Monday, June 13. Caroline’s poetry is inspired by the local landscape around Quincy and Adams County. Many of her poems reflect the influences of local Native Americans and the structures that they left behind. During the evening, Caroline will read her poetry, and staff members of the Quincy Museum will provide historical context for some of the poetry and locations she writes about.
Light refreshments will be offered during the event, and copies of Caroline’s book, Presences, will be available for purchase.
Attendance at the event is free, but free will donations are appreciated.
Elizabeth Newcomb-Stillwell’s Classes for Young Ladies: Corinne
Come and join your friends for a week of crafts and cooking with Corinne, the 2022 girl of the year!
The Classes for Young Ladies are held Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM until Noon.
On Friday, girls will host a special tea party for their guests, during which they will be able to share the foods they have prepared and the things they made during the week.
Classes are limited to girls aged 8 and up.
The cost of the classes is $45 for members of the Quincy Museum and $55 for non-members.
Classes are limited to 12 young ladies, so sign up soon! Registrations may be made with a credit card by calling the museum office at 217-224-7669.
Car Show on the Grounds of the Quincy Museum
Join the members of the Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club and the Tri-State Lugnuts for a free car show on the beautiful grounds of the Quincy Museum! Wander our grounds and check out all the cool cars! Pick up a ticket, and vote for the People’s Choice trophy to be handed out near the end of the show! Hamburgers, chips and cold drinks will be available for sale during the afternoon.
All proceeds go to benefit the Quincy Museum.
If you have a car that you would like to enter, please contact John Gebhardt at avtvman14@hotmail.com, Dan Pflibsen at Dan’s Auto Care (217) 223-3000 or Dale Peters at peters74delta@yahoo.com. Registration is $20.
Admission to the Quincy Museum is half price during the afternoon!
Museum Office Closed for Independence Day Holiday
Elizabeth Newcomb-Stillwell’s Classes for Young Ladies-Felicity and Elizabeth
Come and join your friends for a week of crafts and cooking with Felicity and Elizabeth, young ladies who lived during the American Colonial era!
The Classes for Young Ladies are held Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM until Noon.
On Friday, girls will host a special tea party for their guests, during which they will be able to share the foods they have prepared and the things they made during the week.
Classes are limited to girls aged 8 and up.
The cost of the classes is $45 for members of the Quincy Museum and $55 for non-members.
Classes are limited to 12 young ladies, so sign up soon! Registrations may be made with a credit card by calling the museum office at 217-224-7669.
Elizabeth Newcomb-Stillwell’s Classes for Young Ladies-Kaya
Come and join your friends for a week of crafts and cooking with Kaya, a Native American member of the Nez Perce tribe!
The Classes for Young Ladies are held Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM until Noon.
On Friday, girls will host a special tea party for their guests, during which they will be able to share the foods they have prepared and the things they made during the week.
Classes are limited to girls aged 8 and up.
The cost of the classes is $45 for members of the Quincy Museum and $55 for non-members.
Classes are limited to 12 young ladies, so sign up soon! Registrations may be made with a credit card by calling the museum office at 217-224-7669.
Midsummer Night Golf Outing
Come and join us for nine holes of glow-in-the-dark golf on the grounds of Wesview Golf Course! The Quincy Museum Midsummer Night Golf Outing is a great time for everyone! Teams of two will be receive a cart, two glow-in-the-dark golf balls, a glow necklace, a barbeque dinner, two free drink tickets and nine holes of fun filled glow-the-dark fun!
Decorate your cart for a chance to win a special prize for the best decorated cart!
Please call the Quincy Museum to register your two-person team today!
Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels. Please call the museum for more information!
Museum Office Closed for Labor Day Holiday
Quincy Museum Folk Life Festival
The Quincy Museum Folk Life Festival is a great way to spend an early fall afternoon! Wander our grounds and experience a wide variety of crafts and entertainments throughout the afternoon! On hand will be a variety of crafters and vendors with something for everyone! There will be a bounce house for the kids and lots of different activities to keep them busy! Bring your appetite, because the Museum will be serving up their famous Buffalo Barbeque sandwiches during the afternoon! Old fashioned bottled soda, penny candy, kettle corn and other treats will be available to tickle your tummy! Pick up that perfect pumpkin at our Country Market booth and check out our Old-Fashioned wooden toys!
Admission is free and includes admission to the Quincy Museum!
Come check it out!
Quincy Museum Closed for Christmas Decorating
The museum will still be open for educational tours and the museum office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Museum Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Museum Reopens with Holiday Decor
Quincy Museum Members Christmas Party
St Nicholas Eve Party for Children
Come and sit by the fireplace and listen to tales of St Nicholas. Help celebrate St Nicholas day with stories, music and a special visit by the Jolly Old Elf.
Admission is $1 per child, Adults and members of the Quincy Museum free.
For more information, Contact the museum at 217-224-7669 or at quinmu1@adams.net.
