Abigail Adams
Over 1,000 letters to or from Abigail Adams survive today, giving historians an unusually intimate look at the life and the mind of a fascinating and keenly intelligent woman of the 18th century.
Abigail Adams
An intelligent and independent woman whose political sense makes her an invaluable advisor to her husband.
From the Card:
- Your mother initially disapproves of your marriage to John Adams, saying he is socially beneath you.
- You successfully run your family’s farm and household during your husband’s long absences.
- You famously remind your husband to “remember the ladies” when he is helping to write the Declaration of Independence.
- You witness the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston when it is read from the balcony of the Old State House.
- You are the first First Lady to live in the White House.
Over 1,000 letters to or from Abigail Adams survive today, giving historians an unusually intimate look at the life and the mind of a fascinating and keenly intelligent woman of the 18th century. We learn that she spoke to her husband as an equal and a trusted advisor and we also learn that she hoped the future would bring freedom and liberty for women as well as men.
For more information on Abigail Adams, try:
- Abigail Adams Biography from The National First Ladies Library- A biography of her life including a timeline and pictures.
- Biography of Abigail Adams from Whitehouse.gov- This official White House biography talks about the later life of John and Abigail Adams as they moved from Massachusetts politics to the national stage.
- The Correspondence between John and Abigail Adams hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society- Thousands of documents about the Adams Family, including the letters between Mrs. Adams and her Husband are available and searchable online thanks to this collection.
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