Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum

06/06/2026

Visitor Spotlight:
Jeff and Diana Sparks, a couple from near Elgin, Illinois, came in today to visit, ask questions, and watch all the videos. It was a wonderful morning!

05/24/2026

Museum Visitor Highlight:
Yesterday, May 23, Dr. Scott Giltner enjoyed conversing with a couple from parts unknown on the last stop of their National Lincoln Tour. The couple enjoyed our displays and interactive media and shared with Dr. Giltner that, from Washington, DC, Springfield and New Salem, Illinois, and all the debate sites throughout the tri-state area, Quincy is “by far the best debate site.” Thank you for the endorsement, and we concur!

05/24/2026

Thanks to the Quincy community, we had a fantastic turnout for our May History Happy Hour which featured Quincy University professor Dr. Sean Grattan’s research. Stay tuned for upcoming events. 

05/15/2026

Join us next Thursday evening May 21st for our next History Happy Hour series. We are pleased to welcome Quincy University's Sean Grattan for a fascinating look at the life and legacy of Harriet Jacobs. Snacks and conversation begin at 5:00 PM, talk begins at 5:30 PM. Hope to see you there!

04/01/2026

No fooling — April 18th Trivia at QU’s HOF Room will be a great time—Just $100 per table!

03/13/2026

$100 / Table! Trivia, 2026: April 18, QU HOF
Bring your dollar bills for games between rounds, too! Doors open at 6:30 PM

03/03/2026

$100 / Table! Trivia, 2026: April 18
Bring your dollar bills for games between rounds, too!

02/16/2026

Join us this Thursday Feb 19th at the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum for a fascinating look at the life and times of Missouri ragtime legend "Blind" Boone, who appeared frequently in Quincy between the 1880s and 19teens. Doors open for snacks at 5:00 PM, talk to begin at 5:30 PM. Should be a great night.

Join us on Thursday February 19th at 5:30 PM for our next History Happy Hour. Scott Giltner from Culver-Stockton College will assess the life and legacy of ragtime legend John "Blind" Boone.