Located along the shores of the mighty Mississippi in Great Rivers Country, Quincy was a frequent stop for Lincoln. He counted some of its residents among his closest friends. It was here that the historic 6th Lincoln-Douglas Debate took place. Many said it was the turning point of the campaign and Lincoln’s political career as he made his strongest public stand yet against slavery. While you’re in town, visit the historic debate site and Lincoln-Douglas Interpretive Center in the heart of downtown Quincy. Tour the home of famed abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor, Dr. Richard Eells, whose case would be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Explore the stately mansion once belonging to Illinois’ 12th governor and Quincy founder, John Wood – a close Lincoln political ally and visit the nearby Lincoln Gallary with exhibits telling the story of Lincoln's political and personal ties with Quincy.
For more information:
Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
532 Gardner Expressway
Quincy, IL 62301
217-214-3700
http://seequincy.com/
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Lincoln Recuperates
Hampshire St. & N. 9th St. Quincy, Illinois 62301
Speculate about stories that Lincoln visited a barbershop and the No. 9 Saloon after the debate in Quincy. Learn about Lincoln’s exhaustion after the debate and the unusual treatment that revived him. Find out about the newspaper reporter interview that led to headlines about Lincoln and establishing “Lincoln for President” meetings.
Looking for Exhibits Wayside Exhibits related to Quincy in the Lincoln Era are located at 18 sites. The exhibits provide details about Lincoln, events, local people, and environment that contributed to Lincoln's Quincy story.
Guide to Lincoln's Quincy: https://seequincy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lincoln-in-quincy_web_2016.pdf
Lincoln's 1854 Visit
West of Southwest Corner of 6th & Maine Quincy, Illinois 62301
At the site of historic Kendal Hall learn about Lincoln’s speech there attacking slavery and popular sovereignty. Find out about this special building and the political meetings held there. Also, learn how Lincoln handled an attempted political smear about another meeting he supposedly attended in Quincy.
Looking for Exhibits Wayside Exhibits related to Quincy in the Lincoln Era are located at 18 sites. The exhibits provide details about Lincoln, events, local people, and environment that contributed to Lincoln's Quincy story.
Guide to Lincoln's Quincy: https://seequincy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lincoln-in-quincy_web_2016.pdf
Lincoln's Confidante
SW Corner Hampshire St. & N. 8th St. Quincy, Illinois 62301
Quincy’s Eliza Caldwell Browning and Lincoln enjoyed a thirty-year political and personal friendship, Lincoln’s longest ongoing female relationship. Learn how Eliza hosted Lincoln at the Browning Mansion while he was in Quincy for the Sixth Debate and how she cared for the Lincolns in the White House after the death of their son, Willie. Find out how Eliza kept Lincoln’s Mary Owens letter in confidence for thirty-four years.
Looking for Exhibits Wayside Exhibits related to Quincy in the Lincoln Era are located at 18 sites. The exhibits provide details about Lincoln, events, local people, and environment that contributed to Lincoln's Quincy story.
Guide to Lincoln's Quincy: https://seequincy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lincoln-in-quincy_web_2016.pdf
Lincoln's Correspondent
Washington Park on SW Corner of 5th & Hampshire Quincy, Illinois 62301
Quincy’s Henry Asbury framed for Lincoln the four questions Lincoln posed to Douglas during the Freeport Debate. Learn about Asbury’s personal and political friendship with Lincoln, including their frequent correspondence, and how Asbury suggested Lincoln as a presidential candidate shortly after the debate in Quincy. Find out about the Presidential appointments Asbury received from Taylor and Lincoln.
Looking for Exhibits Wayside Exhibits related to Quincy in the Lincoln Era are located at 18 sites. The exhibits provide details about Lincoln, events, local people, and environment that contributed to Lincoln's Quincy story.
Guide to Lincoln's Quincy: https://seequincy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lincoln-in-quincy_web_2016.pdf
Lincoln's Friend Johnston
Between 4th Street & Fountain in Washington Park Quincy, Illinois 62301
Just across 4th Street from the location of the newspaper, learn about Andrew Johnston’s personal and political ties with Lincoln and about Johnston’s nephew, George Pickett. Editor Johnston published two poems by Lincoln in the Quincy Whig, a strongly partisan Whig then Republican newspaper.
Looking for Exhibits Wayside Exhibits related to Quincy in the Lincoln Era are located at 18 sites. The exhibits provide details about Lincoln, events, local people, and environment that contributed to Lincoln's Quincy story.
Guide to Lincoln's Quincy: https://seequincy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lincoln-in-quincy_web_2016.pdf