50 Great Things in Quincy, IL Guide

ADAMS COUNTY QUINCY AREA

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GOLDEN WINDMILL goldenwindmill.org 902 PRAIRIE MILLS RD / GOLDEN / dflesner@adams.net • 1873 Dutch smock windmill; a western IL historic landmark • The only restored, U.S.-built windmill operating with its original millstones and wood gear mechanism • MAY-OCT: SAT / SUN 1-4P / OR BY APPT / FREE

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HISTORY MUSEUM ON THE SQUARE 332 MAINE / QCY / 217.214.1888 / hsqac.org

• Quincy’s first public library; 1888 limestone structure • Exhibits, stained glass gallery, sculpture garden, Mormon City of Refuge display, gift shop • TUES-SAT 10A-4P / SELF-GUIDED TOURS + GROUP TOURS BY APPT / FREE

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IL VETERANS HOME + ALL WARS MUSEUM 707 N 12TH / QCY / 217.222.8641 / quincyivh.org • Largest & oldest veterans home in IL, est. 1886 • All Wars Museum onsite with 10,000 military artifacts • Family fave: Garden + animal park with bison, deer • MUSEUM OPEN (Mar-Dec) / TUES-SAT 9A-12P & 1-4P SUN 1-4P / FREE

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