Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence at Adams National Historical ParkRemember the Ladies 250 Symposium: The Life and Legacy of Abigail AdamsLearn more about the life and legacy of Abigail Adams and her “Remember the Ladies” letter from scholars and public historians at the United First Parish Church, located at 1306 Hancock St., Quincy, MA 02169.
Among the speakers are Woody Holton, Ph.D., author of Abigail Adams: A Life, and Lauren Duval, Ph.D., author of The Home Front: Revolutionary Households, Military Occupation, and the Making of American Independence. Audrey Stuck-Girard will portray Abigail Adams during a special performance. Visit the Adams Crypt, Abigail Adams’s final resting place, during the symposium. The symposium is free to attend and does not require reservations. Revolutionary Farm at Penn's HillBecome immersed in the world of Abigail Adams at the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill at 141 Franklin St. in Quincy.
Explore the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill through self-guided tours of the John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces. Self-guided tours are free and do not require reservations.
Step into Abigail Adams’s parlor as she pens her famous “Remember the Ladies” letter to John during special performances featuring Audrey Stuck-Girard as Abigail Adams. Reservations for these free performances will be available in advance at Recreation.gov and on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event at the NPS Visitor Center.
Life of Abigail Adams Trolley ToursHop on a park trolley to follow in Abigail Adams’s footsteps during a two-hour “Life of Abigail Adams” trolley tour. Tours will depart from the Adams National Historical Park Visitors Center at the following times:
The tours will include visits inside the Abigail Adams Birthplace, the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill, and the Adams Crypt at the United First Parish Church. Reservations for these free trolley tours will be available in advance at Recreation.gov and on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event at the park Visitor Center. Additional InformationVisitor Center: The Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, for this 250th anniversary event.
Join the National Park Service (NPS) at Adams National Historical Park June 26 through July 5 for a week of special programming and events to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the role of John and Abigail Adams in the founding of the nation.
Event ScheduleSunday, June 28Jefferson & Adams, 4 p.m., Peace field TentJoin Adams National Historical Park for a performance of Jefferson & Adams: A Stage Play by Howard Ginsberg. Witness a compelling dramatization of the friendship between John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Abigail Adams. Actors Bill Barker, Sam Goodyear, and Abigail Schumann bring to life the fifty-year relationship – often contentious, sometimes turbulent, and ultimately enduring – of this dynamic trio who hold forth on life, love, and loss in their now famous correspondence.Tuesday, June 30My Dearest Friend, 6 p.m., Peace field TentJoin Adams National Historical Park for a performance of My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigial Adams, written by Peter Manos. My Dearest Friend, both a civics lesson and love story, is about the American Revolution and the founding of the United States revealed through the rich, witty and passionate correspondence between Abigail and John Adams. They spent years apart, sometimes on separate continents, but stayed intensely in love for more than half a century. The Adamses are remembered today as two key architects of America’s enduring legacy: democracy, freedom, the rule of law and government by the people, responsible to the needs of the people. Their love story changed the world. Produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.Wednesday, July 1A Talk with Authors of Historical Fiction, 6 p.m., Peace field TentMore details coming soon!Thursday, July 2Continental Congress, Daytime, Peace field TentMore details coming soon!Adams NHP @ America's 250th: A Celebration of Freedom, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Hancock-Adams CommonJoin Adams National Historical Park staff at the City of Quincy's America's 250th: A Celebration of Freedom event on the Hancock-Adams Common. Get the details at https://www.quincyma.gov/specialevents/a_patriotic_celebration.php.Friday, July 3John & Abigail Adams, Daytime, Peace field TentMore details coming soon!Saturday, July 4Readings of the Declaration of IndependenceMore details coming soon!Sunday, July 5Stories of the American Revolution, Daytime, Peace field TentMore details coming soon!Additional InformationAll events are free and open to the public.More details, including information about parking and transportation, will be available soon.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026