 The Quincy Underground Railroad Museum is commemorating Juneteenth by opening for extended hours on Saturday, June 22 from 10 am-4 pm. Museum visitors will hear the inspiring story of Quincy's pioneering abolitionists who risked their lives to end slavery and helped to lead the nation on the first steps toward liberty for all! The Museum was once the home to Dr. Richard Eells and his family, who played a significant role in the Abolitionist Movement. Today, it is maintained by the Friends of the Eells House and is recognized by the National Park Service for its significance on the Underground Railroad.
The Eells’ home was an essential part of the anti-slavery movement because of its proximity to the Mississippi River and Quincy’s location on the state line. The town gave runaway enslaved persons their first chance at freedom after crossing the River from Missouri. Dr. Eells was prominent in the Abolitionist Movement and notorious for helping dozens of enslaved persons through the Underground Railroad. The house is furnished and represents how it would have looked in the 19th century, with the parlor, kitchen and upstairs bedrooms decorated. The first level has rooms with storyboards and features a storytelling video about Dr. Eells and the Anti-Slavery Movement. The Museum is located at 415 Jersey St. Tours are available on Saturdays from 1-4 pm and by appointment. Visit quincyundergroundrailroad.org or call 217-222-3432 for information.
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