Emerging Leaders Seminar

Adams Presidential Center Emerging Leaders Seminar

Join the inaugural class of 25 young leaders and gather June 4th thru 7th in Quincy, Massachusetts, to explore the enduring principles of leadership and citizenship through the extraordinary legacy of John Adams and his family—Americans who exemplified courage, service, and integrity in the founding of the nation.

Grounded in the history of the Adams family throughout the American Revolution and Early Republic, this program equips a new generation of emerging leaders to serve their communities—and the nation—with character, curiosity, and a deep sense of civic responsibility.

Participants will dive into the history of America’s beginnings to develop their own understanding of responsible citizenship. Through immersive site visits, engagement with original artifacts, and conversations with contemporary leadership professionals, participants will determine how the Adams family’s examples can inform their own leadership journeys today.

Program Highlights:

• Step into history through exclusive access to Adams family homes, landmarks, and original artifacts.
• Learn from leaders in public service, strategy, and communication to connect to modern-day challenges.
• Build essential skills in strategic visioning, civil discourse, decision-making, and community engagement.
• Explore the foundations of constitutional citizenship shaped by the Adams family’s unwavering commitment to country and principle.
• Draw inspiration to continue to serve your local communities and live as responsible citizens.