SPOTLIGHT ON THE ECLECTIC MUSEUMS OF QUINCY ag art history architecture town & country
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Nestled in the East End Historic District, the Quincy Art Center is located in the former Lorenzo Bull carriage house, serving as the community’s core visual arts center since 1923. It showcases contemporary Mid- western art, rotating exhibits, events & classes. 1515 JERSEY / 217.223.5900 / quincyartcenter.org
Learn about the evolution of farming in the Midwest. The 1930s Ag Museum features a private collection of 4,000 John Deere and farmstead items. Individual and group tours available by appointment along with an educational video depicting farm life in the Midwest during the 1930s. 1435 BOY SCOUT RD / 217.430.3036 / 217.430.9250 12 unique museums can be discovered in Quincy representing history, art, architecture and agriculture. Tour house museums listed on the National Register of Historic Places, interact with art through hands- on activities, and explore private collections showcasing the beer & ag industries. Learn of the stories surrounding significant eras in national and local history, including Quincy’s involvement in the Underground Railroad during the 1830s. The Quincy Underground Railroad Museum is one of the first documented Underground Railroad sites in the nation . The museum operates on a donation basis; Student Tours are always free.
FULL MUSEUM LIST, p. 28 + SEEQUINCY.COM
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