Once Upon a Time: Stories from Adams County

Every Sunday, the Herald-Whig features fascinating glimpses into Adams County's past through our "Once Upon a Time" column. HSQAC members research and share compelling narratives about the people, places, and moments that built our community. Browse our collection of articles from August 2011 to present using our searchable database by title, subject, or author.

If you are interested in submitting an article for consideration for the Once Upon a Time column, please email us or call the HSQAC Office at 217-222-1835.

Town provided refuge for persecuted Mormons

Town provided refuge for persecuted Mormons

August 21, 2011

The city of Quincy has always been a welcoming community, but never more so than during the winter of 1838-1839 when the residents provided aid, shelter, and comfort to the…

Once Upon a Time
From one mansion to another

From one mansion to another

August 14, 2011

If only tables could talk. How a modest but elegant walnut hingedleaf dining room table made the news around the turn of the century has elements of intrigue to local…

Once Upon a Time