Upcoming Events
“QUINCY CENTER: THE CIVIL WAR AND ITS AFTERMATH”
A TALK AND WALK, BEGINNING AT THE ADAMS ACADEMY
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 10:00 AM
The Historical Society and Quincy Parks Department’s Environmental Treasures Program will offer an illustrated presentation and a guided walk focusing on Quincy Center in the Civil War era and the years immediately following. Led by Historical Society executive director Edward Fitzgerald, the program will begin with a talk at the Adams Academy, followed by the walk, including a visit to the graves of Civil War veterans in Hancock Cemetery. We will highlight sites and locations associated with the war and point to the changes that resulted from the war in the ensuing years. We’ll return to the Academy for refreshments and a closer look at the Historical Society’s Civil War exhibit.
Rain/snow date is Sunday, the 29th, at 1:30; to check, call 617-472-0799 on Saturday A.M. Everyone is welcome. This event is free.
Continuing through Summer 2012, Our Special Exhibit: "Quincy and the Civil War"
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The Quincy History Museum at Quincy Historical Society takes you through more than 400 years of some of America's richest, most influential history.Meet rebels and reformers, workers and visionaries: John and Abigail Adams and others who helped create the United States; Granite workers who moved 5-ton blocks and helped change the look of America; Three centuries of shipbuilders, culminating in 30,000 men and women who built the ships that helped win World War II; Entrepreneurs who brought Americans Interactive audio and video.  |
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