Quincy

City of Quincy Unveils Robert Burns Statue in 1925 Honoring the Scottish Poet

January 25, 2024

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Scotland’s famous poet Robert Burns, whose birthday is celebrated around the world on January 25, has a beautiful granite statue…

Scotland’s famous poet Robert Burns, whose birthday is celebrated around the world on January 25, has a beautiful granite statue and park in his honor in the city of Quincy, Massachusetts. The 25-ton statue was designed by noted Quincy sculptor John Horrigan (1863-1939) and carved by his son Gerald Horrigan (1903-1995), and unveiled on November…

NEW ABIGAIL ADAMS STATUE IN QUINCY CELEBRATES AMERICAN HISTORY

November 23, 2022

Tourism News, Women

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(November 5, 2022) – ‘Remember the Ladies’ was the theme in the City of Quincy today as city, state and…

(November 5, 2022) – ‘Remember the Ladies’ was the theme in the City of Quincy today as city, state and federal officials gathered alongside historians, educators and local residents to unveil the new statue of Abigail Adams at the Hancock Adams Common. Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch was joined onstage by US Congressman Steven Lynch…