Hancock County Historical Society

10/02/2026

The Hancock County Historical Society’s next Quarterly Meeting will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Carthage Community Center, 301 E. Main Street, Carthage, Illinois.

The program will be about “Nine Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Hancock County”.
The Shadrach Bond Chapter of The National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution has recently completed a history and linage of nine soldiers that connect with present descendants in Hancock County, Illinois.

The program will be presented by Joyce Buckert and other members of the Society.

Come learn about the soldiers who are buried in the county and a little about their life, service and families.

There is no charge to attend, and there will be refreshments after the program.

09/17/2026

REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOT
DAVID BALDWIN
TO BE HONORED ON
OCT 3, 2026

The Elijah Smith Chapter of Illinois Sons of the American Revolution will be honoring the Revolutionary War Patriot, David Baldwin, on October 3, 2026 at Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage, IL at 2 p.m. The chapter will be dedicating his grave site with a grave marker as well as a Cemetery plaque. His patriotic service that aided in the birth of our great nation will include the presentation of the Colors, Gun Salute and Taps” will be played during the ceremony. You will witness the first marking of this type in Moss Ridge Cemetery.

09/10/2026

Our program on “Cemetery Research in Hancock County” with Heather Greenslaugh and Tim Phelps in now on YouTube.

On July 18, 2026, Heather Greenslaugh and Tim Phelps shared stories...

06/30/2026

The Hancock County Historical Society’s next Quarterly Meeting will be held Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Carthage Community Center, 301 E. Main Street, Carthage, Illinois.

The program will be about “Cemetery Research in Hancock County”. Heather Greenslaugh and Tim Phelps will share stories about the cemeteries they have researched and visited; the names and remembrances of those buried and a power point pictorial will provide the audience with a view of those named. Which presidents have relatives buried in Hancock County? Who is Praying Hyde? What do the unmarked burials hold? What are some of the forgotten cemeteries? Heather and Tim will share the answers to these and many other questions as they continue their life-long passion of cemetery research.

Come join us for a very interesting program, there is no charge to attend, and there will be refreshments after the program.

05/06/2026

Dr. George Crickard III was our speaker at our April 18th meeting and his program, “Medical Maladies of our 16th President”. is now on our YouTube channel.
Here is the link to Dr. Crickard's presentation.
Medical Maladies of our 16th President

Dr George Crickard III, a Quincy, IL native, will take a "deep dive" into Abraham Lincoln's medical history. A review of the rumors, stories, and falsehoods...

04/29/2026

We have added another program to our YouTube channel, "Pioneer Women by Arlis Dittmer". So be sure to watch it.