Washington Park
4th to 5th St., Maine to Hampshire St., Quincy, IL 62301
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Located in Quincy's downtown "District", Washington Park was the site of the sixth Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858 and is now the hub of farmers markets, free blues, local festivals, and boutique shopping & dining.
Washington Park is the city's original central square laid out by Quincy's founder, John Wood, in 1825. The square was formerly called John's Square, named in honor of President John Quincy Adams. In 1858, Washington Park was the site of the sixth Lincoln-Douglas debate. Laredo Taft's sculpture now marks the setting of the debate site. Today, a farmer's market is held in the park every Saturday morning from 7am-noon, May to October, and is home to free Blues in the District concerts the 2nd & 4th Friday, June-August.
What's happening nearby...
Summer Flavor Tours
The Pour Haus • Jun 01 – Aug 31
Flavor Tours incorporate, history, art and of course food! The weekend walking tours are held every Saturday in the summer, rain or shine. …
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Quincy Grand Prix of Karting
South Park • Jun 08 – Jun 09
Join us for an action-packed weekend of fun for the whole family! Two days filled with thrilling kart and motorcycle races to family-friendly fun!
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Quincy Juneteenth
Washington Park • Jun 14 – Jun 16
Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African-American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal…
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