HSQAC to host launch of book about ‘Once Upon a Time’ column on Sunday

QUINCY — The Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County is launching its new book, “Tales of John Wood and His Adams County,” at an open house and book signing from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Gov. John Wood Mansion, 425 S. 12th.

Tales of John Wood is a collection of stories written by society members and published in the Quincy Herald-Whig’s Once Upon a Time column during the last several years. HSQAC member Reg Ankrom has been the driving force behind the project, selecting the stories and coordinating the publication of the book.

Several local authors whose stories are included in the book will be available to meet and greet the public. Copies of the book, available in soft cover and hard cover, will be sold at a discounted price at the event.

The book project was developed to celebrate the Adams County Bicentennial in 2025.