HISTORY OF THE SAINTS ~ THE QUINCY MIRACLE, A RESCUE NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN

It has been described as, “One of the finest expressions of human compassion in American history." In 1839, the Mormons were a people in flight, having been ordered out of the state of Missouri by the edict of Governor Lilburn W. Boggs. More than 7,000 refugees fleeing in the dead of winter–and where could they go? Who would take them in?

They came to the only arms open to them. The citizens of Quincy, Illinois opened their homes and hearts to a people in perilous straits—the Mormons. this is the seldom told story of one of the greatest rescues in 19th century American history.

Quincy, a rescue never to be forgotten
Producers: Dennis C. Lyman and Glenn Rawson
Written by: Glenn Rawson
Videography by: Dennis C. Lyman
Sound Designer: Matt Davis
Editor/Director: Adam C. Lyman
Run time: 64 mins