Abigail Adams: Love & Politics in the American Revolution

Join Historic Beverly for an engaging evening of theater and history with Abigail Adams: Love & Politics in the American Revolution, a compelling one-woman performance written and performed by acclaimed historical interpreter Laura Rocklyn. Set in the year 1788, the performance finds Abigail Adams newly returned from Europe alongside her husband, John Adams, following his diplomatic service in France and England. As news arrives that the United States Constitution has been ratified and the nation prepares for its first presidential election, Abigail reflects on the extraordinary events that shaped both her life and the creation of a new republic. Through wit, warmth, and powerful storytelling, audiences will experience Abigail’s memories of her enduring partnership with John Adams, from the playful courtship letters of a young lawyer sending kisses to his “Miss Adorable” to the remarkable intellectual and political collaboration that helped define the American Revolution and the… View Source