Our Mission

Our Mission

The City of Quincy Lincoln Bicentennial Commission will:

Coordinate local plans and projects to celebrate:

the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate, which occurred October 13, 1858, in Quincy,
and Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday February 12, 2009, in connection with state and national celebrations.

Identify, interpret, commemorate, celebrate, preserve and share Quincy and Adams County’s unique Lincoln legacy through improvements to its Lincoln-Douglas Debate site.
Sponsor the creation and installation of a series of “Looking for Lincoln” exhibits throughout the Central Business District to identify the many Quincy residents who influenced Lincoln and Douglas.
Assist in the development of educational programs that will continue to inspire learners in the Legacy of Lincoln in Quincy.

Members of the Quincy
Lincoln Bicentennial Commission

Hon. John Spring, Mayor
Chuck Scholz, Chairman

Kathy Anastas
Reg Ankrom
Ben Bumbry
Dave Costigan
Carrie Edgar
Mona Fletcher
Dr. William Fox
John Johannes
John Johnson
Amy Looten
Carmen Marshaus
Mike McClain
Mike McLaughlin
Rev. Bob Morwell
Iris Nelson
Hal Oakley
Chuck Radel
Rich Reis
Bob Riley
Sam Rinella
Dr. William Simpson
Sherry Sparks
Warren Speckhart
Judith Winkelman