Camp Point Historical Society

12/09/2025

When you stop in the Camp Point Public Library, be sure to check out the Heritage Room. It is local history for the Camp Point area. Take a moment to learn about the past and how Camp Point came to be!

12/09/2025

When you stop by the Camp Point Public Library on Friday night for Christmas in the Village, venture to the north room of the Library and meet the founding fathers of Camp Point! Stroll through time with a look at some old fashioned Christmas toys and traditions.

10/11/2025

Did you know? Mrs. Jane Craver (1827-1911) was the wife of a Civil War soldier. They lived in Pennsylvania and were close to many conflicts. She volunteered as a nurse. She was proud of her service to the Union. Most notably, she was present to hear Lincoln's Gettysburg Address! After the war, they came to Camp Point and she is buried alongside her husband in Evergreen Cemetery. Read more about her in the Camp Point Journal online archives. Check out the June 7, 1911 article. http://camppointil.advantage-preservation.com You can also search Quincy newspapers online at www.quincypublicil.advantage-presentation.com also the June 7th, 1911 edition.

09/06/2025

On Sunday be sure to stroll over to Mt. Sterling and visit the Brown County-IL Historical Society. The Depot Museum will be open Sundays in September.

09/06/2025

Come to the Adams County Bicentennial celebration and check out the Camp Point village display!

09/06/2025

Today is the day! Come check out the village displays! Camp Point Historical Society will be there!!!

09/04/2025

🍴 Foodie Heaven at the Bicentennial Finale!
Come hungry this Saturday—14 amazing food vendors will be serving up all your favorites! From BBQ, tenderloins, and walking tacos to Thai food, fresh fish, and sweet treats like ice cream 🍦, there’s something for everyone.

📅 Saturday, Sept. 6
📍 Adams County Fairgrounds
🎟 FREE fairgrounds admission (concert ticket required for Montgomery Gentry & Gretchen Wilson show) Tickets available at adamsco200.org.

Bring your appetite and join the celebration! 🎉

09/04/2025

Celebrate Adams County!

🎶 The soundtrack to the Bicentennial Finale is stacked! Enjoy FREE live music all day long:

The River Rats
Blake Gardner and the Farmers
The Whatevers
Gypsy Tango Foxtrot
The Eric McKay Band
Them Smokin’ Crawdaddys

✨ Plus: special afternoon performances by the U.S. 144th Army Band & U.S. Air Force “Roots in Blue” Rock Band.

Come dance, sing, and celebrate 200 years of Adams County!

🎤 Evening concert with Montgomery Gentry + Gretchen Wilson (ticket required). Fireworks close the night at 11:15 PM! 🎆

Details & tickets 👉 adamsco200.org

08/24/2025

Be sure to join the celebration! Come see the Camp Point Historical Societies display!