Villa Kathrine

05/29/2026

Help Preserve Villa Kathrine!

Your donation to the Friends of the Castle supports ongoing restoration projects including historic windows, exterior repairs, painting, accessibility improvements, and preservation of this Quincy treasure.

Donate today:
https://donate.stripe.com/6oU9AT7pFehH8RI1ow2Fa00

Thank you for helping keep the Castle on the Bluff beautiful for generations to come.

05/27/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the early planning stages of an immersive theatrical event: “Juliet and Her Romeo” — a bold, high-energy reimagining of the world’s most iconic love story, presented within the breathtaking setting of Villa Kathrine.

Featuring updated language that preserves the poetry, passion, and unforgettable moments audiences know and love, this original adaptation brings Shakespeare’s tragedy closer than ever before — “from first glance to final breath, all within arm’s reach.”

Created specifically for the Villa, “Juliet and Her Romeo” is designed to blend immersive storytelling, historic atmosphere, and community collaboration into an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Throughout this summer and fall, we will be hosting table reads and developmental workshops as the production continues to evolve. The current projected cast includes 13 actors (4 women and 9 men), and additional production and crew positions will also be available. Slated for performances in late May and early June!

Anyone interested in participating, collaborating, or learning more is encouraged to contact writer/director Elizabeth Mannhardt at:
[email protected]

05/22/2026

04/12/2026

Do you have a photo from your visit to Villa Kathrine? Drop it below and we may feature them soon.

04/11/2026

One word to describe Quincy.

04/11/2026

Quincy is a community that shows up for one another. Today, we pause and grieve together.

We join many across our region in mourning the loss of Jillian Wagner Miller. Jill was not formally connected to Villa Kathrine as a board member or volunteer, but she was deeply connected to what this place represents. She valued beauty, creativity, and the arts. She supported the spirit of community that lives here.

Many of us knew her. Many more felt her impact through her gift of music.

Our hearts are with her family, her husband and children, and all who loved her.

If you feel moved to support her family during this time, you can do so here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-children-of-a-devoted-mother-and-wife

You can read her full obituary here:
https://www.hansenspear.com/obituaries/Jillian-Wagner-Miller?obId=48088843

Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. Take a moment today to reach out to someone you care about just as Jill did so often.

04/11/2026

Daytime or Sunset at the Villa? Tell us your pick in the comments.

04/10/2026

Villa Kathrine has welcomed visitors for over a century, standing high above the Mississippi River as one of Quincy’s most unique landmarks.

Do you remember your first visit? Please share your memory of that visit.

04/08/2026

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04/08/2026

Illinois is celebrating America’s 250th. You can be part of it right here at Villa Kathrine.

Pick up your IL250 Passport at the Villa and start exploring historic sites across the state.

This is simple and fun:
• Visit locations
• Take photos
• Share your journey
• Check off your stops

Perfect for families. Perfect for a weekend plan. Perfect reason to come see us.

Stop by the Visitor Center inside Villa Kathrine to grab your passport and get started. Let’s put Quincy on the map.