John Wood Mansion Candlelight Open House
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Fri, Dec 13 – Thu, Dec 26, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
425 South 12th Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Get in the holiday spirit with free tours of the John Wood Mansion on Dec. 13, 14, 20, 21, & 26! Tours depart every 20 minutes between 5-7 PM and feature festive décor, musical performances, and a cozy Christmas atmosphere.
This holiday season, Governor and Mrs. John Wood will welcome guests to the Mansion and musical performers will be featured. Complimentary Christmas cookies and hot chocolate will add to the festive nature of the event.
This year’s musical performers include 12th Street Brass; cellists from Javaux Music School; blue grass inspired group Stoney Roots; local choral group The Eventide Singers; and singer/songwriter Logan Kammerer. The schedule is as follows: 12th Street Brass, December 13; Javaux Music School cellists, December 14; Stoney Roots, December 20; The Eventide Singers, December 21; Logan Kammerer, December 26.Candlelight Tours will be scheduled between 5:00 and 7:00 pm on five days-December 13, 14, 20, 21, and 26. Tour times are 5:00; 5:20; 5: 40; 6:00; 6:20; and 6:40.
Tours will begin in the Society’s Visitors Center next to the Mansion, and tour guides will be available to take groups to the historic home. The Hal and Kathy Oakley Family are sponsoring the event which is free and open to the public. Reservations are requested and may be made by contacting the HSQAC Office at 217-222-1835 or info@hsqac.org.
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Free Event. Reservations are requested and may be made by contacting the HSQAC Office at 217-
222-1835 or info@hsqac.org.
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