The Adams family left us an extraordinary legacy as architects of our democracy, engaged citizens, and selfless leaders. John, Abigail, John Quincy, and Louisa Catherine Adams were also men and women of impeccable character. Inspired by their example, we will do our part on the journey towards a more perfect union.
The Adams Presidential Center recently hosted distinguished historians, Friederike Baer and Gordon S. Wood, for an insightful and fascinating discussion about Ken Burn’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. Friederike Baer and Gordon S. Wood are two of dozens of scholars and writers who appear in the film or advised the production.
The Adams Presidential Center in partnership with Quincy 400 recently hosted a compelling conversation on the evolution of national security—from the founding of the United States to the challenges we face today. Our distinguished speakers included General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., USMC (Ret.), Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, and business leader, Jonathan Hirtle.
The story of the Adamses is the story of the United States.
John, Abigail, John Quincy, and Louisa Catherine asked probing questions about how to create a better society. And, they acted on these ideas—shaping and strengthening our democracy. We are living the Adamses’ legacy.
The Adams Presidential Center will invite every American to take inspiration from the Adamses’ story and embrace their own responsibility to participate in our democracy. As John said, “Posterity! You will never know, how much it cost the present Generation, to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will make a good use of it.”
The Adams Presidential Center is pleased to be the home of Educating for American Democracy (EAD), a nationwide initiative to provide students with access to high-quality history and civic learning opportunities. In alignment with the Center’s mission to foster lifelong civic learning, EAD’s Roadmap to Educating for American Democracy offers educators a strategic framework, including content guidance and instructional and implementation strategies, to support history and civics education.
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