Quincy Museum
QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will have a bourbon whiskey fundraiser and free community holiday party on Sunday, Dec. 15. The Quincy Museum will also unveil its official one-day-only holiday Instagram photo booth at the party. Greg Zanger, a longtime member of The Quincy Museum’s board and avid whiskey collector, said In a press release, “The 15…
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It seems like every day we are infiltrated with information regarding war in the middle East and the Ukraine. How fortunate we are to have the brave men and women that make up the United States military. What a privilege it is to tuck our children and grandchildren in bed each night, under the blanket…
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QUINCY — The Muddy River Opera Company and The Quincy Museum will have a collaborative event, “Night at the Museum,” at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at The Quincy Museum. It will feature a free movie night, a costume contest and carnival-style lawn games. The event, designed for all ages, will celebrate community and…
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QUINCY — The Mississippi Valley Historic Auto Club will present its 56th annual car show on Sunday, June 9, at the Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine. The show will offer a variety of antique cars on display from noon to 3 p.m. Admission to the grounds during the show is free. Admission to the museum is…
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The new director of the Quincy Museum stops by to talk about what the mansion at 1601 Maine has to offer. From tours, to meetings and special events, let them know how they can host you or your group.
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QUINCY — Katherine Roskamp-Ellerbrock recently accepted the executive director position at the Quincy Museum following Barbara Wilkinson-Fletcher’s retirement. Roskamp-Ellerbrock has delivered marketing strategies on a national and global scale for the agricultural industry. “Katie’s extensive leadership, marketing and community alliances will provide an exciting new chapter as we look to the future,” Barb Newman, board of…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will offer outdoor family fun from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the museum, 1601 Maine. The “Egg-stravaganza” activities include an egg hunt, lawn games and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and special guests. Special guests include Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse, Miss Quincy Nicole Taylor,…
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Faye Dant joins MRN’s J. Robert Gough to talk about her upcoming Black History Month presentation at the History Museum on the Square, 4th and Maine, her art and her passion project — Jim’s Journey.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum is seeking a qualified and visionary person to fill the position of executive director. Barbara Fletcher, 63, director of the museum since June 2004, told the museum’s board on Dec. 3 of her intentions to retire. Fletcher said she will stay as director until her replacement is found, and she’ll…
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QUINCY — Barbara Fletcher says it’s time for fresh ideas for the Quincy Museum at 1601 Maine. Fletcher, 63, the director of the museum since June 2004, told the museum’s board on Dec. 3 of her intentions to retire. She said she will stay as director until her replacement is found, and she’ll also stay as…
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QUINCY — Arts Quincy provided every K-5 student in Adams and Brown counties with a voucher to tour the Quincy Museum during their holiday break. This initiative brought in hundreds of visitors, allowing students to bring guests to tour and create lasting memories. Laura Sievert, executive director of Arts Quincy, emphasized in a press release…
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QUINCY — Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit and all the iconic characters of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” come to life during the Quincy Museum’s immersive “A Christmas Carol,” written and directed by Elizabeth Mannhardt, on Dec. 1 and 2 with show times of 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. both nights. Audience members will…
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We awoke Saturday morning to news of a war in the Middle East. With all the world’s problems, it was a needed respite to return to a less stressful time, a time captured by the Quincy Museum’s annual Folk Life Festival. For a few hours, families could enjoy music, crafts, exhibits, games and refreshments.…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, will hold its annual Folk Life Festival from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. Admission to the grounds is free. The Quincy Museum will present Stories ‘n Stones, a special program combining storytelling and Native American technology. This entertaining and informative presentation combines the storytelling talents…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will offer outdoor family fun from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the museum, 1601 Maine. Activities offered are an egg hunt, games, crafts and prizes. The event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. For more information, call 217-224-7669.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine, is conducting a bourbon and whiskey raffle in conjunction with its open house on Dec. 18. Hours for the open house are 1-5 p.m., with winners of the raffle announced at 4 p.m. Fifteen winners, ages 21 and over, will each receive one high-end bottle per drawn ticket.…
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Ashley and Brittany take a tour of the Quincy Museum and talk about some great upcoming events, including a jewelry display by Waylon Rhoads that is happening Wednesday, Dec. 7 and Thursday, Dec. 8, and a Bourbon raffle on December 18.
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QUINCY — The Quincy Museum will hold its annual Folk Life Festival from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at 1601 Maine. Admission to the grounds and the museum is free. The festival will offer a variety of vendors and demonstrators. Crafters and demonstrators will share a variety of old-time crafts and activities. Visitors can enjoy…
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