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Latest Bicentennial News
WGEM is proud to serve as the official Champion partner for the Adams County Illinois Bicentennial! As your go-to source for all the latest updates, WGEM will provide comprehensive coverage of the bicentennial events, news, and special features celebrating 200 years of Adams County’s history and heritage.
From exclusive interviews with event organizers to behind-the-scenes previews of upcoming activities, WGEM’s dedicated team is committed to keeping you informed every step of the way. Follow the WGEM Bicentennial page for real-time announcements, event schedules, and engaging content that highlights the people, places, and stories making this milestone unforgettable.
Stay connected with WGEM as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future of Adams County!
Mendon Historic Schoolhouse Tour
July 14, 2025
Beach Boy Tickets
On Sale Now!
July 1, 2025
Camp Point holds Chautauqua Celebration
June 30, 2025
Honoring Century-Old Businesses & Churches
June 26, 2025
Volunteers to “Raise” Heritage Farms Pavilion
June 25, 2025
Limited Edition Bicentennial Pepsi Cans
June 24, 2025
Historic School House Tours
June 5, 2025
Buffalo Soldiers Monument
June 5, 2025
Bicentennial Commemorative Coin
May 23, 2025
On Sale Now
Liberty Bank locations:
Quincy – 4134 Broadway St.
Liberty – 1002 N. Main St.
Payson – 402 W. State St.
Ursa (North Adams) – 114 N. Warsaw St.
Camp Point (North Adams) – 213 W. Wood St.
1930s Ag Museum Open House
May 21, 2025
Open House Opportunities
Saturday, June 21 at 10:00am or 2:00pm
Sunday, July 20 at 2:00pm
Honoring Legacy Businesses
May 21, 2025 – Honoring 150+ Year Old Businesses at Quincy Park Band Concert. Memorial Day: Monday, May 26 at 6:30PM
FFA Students Visit
1930s Ag Museum
May 1, 2025 – Experience Early 20th Century Farming
Adams County Bicentennial Honor Musicians Concert
March 12, 2025
Submit info to the Adams County Bicentennial Book
January 16, 2025 – Commemorative Book
JM Huber Gives Major Sponsorship
January 9, 2025 – Presentation
First Bankers Trust Company N.A. Sponsor
January 9, 2025
Creating Heritage Farm Pavilion at Fairgrounds
January 7, 2025 – Presentation
JM Huber as Major Sponsor
January 2, 2025
Honoring Churches and Organizations 150+
December 31, 2024
County School Museum
December 31, 2024
A treasure trove of history from all of Adams County’s one room schoolhouses.
Legacy Projects for Bicentennial Celebration
December 18, 2024
Adams County Bicentennial Accepting Year-End Donations
December 18, 2024
Bicentennial Bash Tickets on Sale
November 24, 2024
Tales of John Wood and his Adams County to Launch December 8
November 14, 2024
AC200 Book Seeks Additional Photos Extending Deadline
November 14, 2024
Memorial and Tribute Pages for AC200 Book
November 11, 2024
Honoring New Tier of Legacy Businesses
October 24, 2024
Bring us your stories for Bicentennial Book
October 14, 2024
Adams Fiber Becomes Major Sponsor
October 14, 2024
HOMEBANK Becomes Major Sponsor
September 24, 2024
Ursa Farmers Co-Op Is A Premier Partner
September 24, 2024
Liberty Bank Named Premier Sponsor
July 12, 2024
Quincy Recycle and Quincy Farm Products Named Major Sponsors!
July 5, 2024
Knapheide Named Presenting Sponsor!
June 24, 2024
New Book Underway to Celebrate AC 200
June 19, 2024
Celebrating Heritage Farms Recognition
June 12, 2024
Muddy River News with Chuck Scholz
May 19, 2024
Commission Press Conference
May 7, 2024
Bicentennial Celebration Announcement
April 30, 2024
Bicentennial Celebration Press Release
January 10, 2024