As part of our series celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Topsfield Town Library was excited to host Audrey Stuck-Girard on May 14, with a portrayal of Abigail Adams in a first-person speech/lecture format (with questions at the end) with a focus on the following:
- How the Adamses were pulled into public service and the cause for independence at the time
- Boston Massacre and trial
- Women’s rights and women as political entities in Revolutionary America
- Realities of 18th-century America
We are proud to share with you this recorded event here. Also, consider registering for our other Rev250 programming:
American Art at 250: Masterworks of a Nation (May 27, 6pm)
Join us in celebrating America’s extraordinary artistic legacy as we commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary with a curated exploration of the masterworks that have defined our cultural identity.
When George Washington arrived in Massachusetts in the spring of 1775 to take command of the Continental Army, he encountered the challenges of bringing order to the chaos he found. And he encountered another challenge as well, something new to him in the military line — the sea. Having done most of his fighting in the forests of the frontier, Washington had little experience with naval concerns. Happily, some of the New Englanders he met had considerable sea-going experience, and under their influence Washington soon launched an active — and secret — program to take the Revolution to sea. As part of the Topsfield Library’s Rev 250 programming marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and with tall ships visiting Boston for Sail Boston 2026 , we are excited to host author James L. Nelson to discuss his book George Washington’s Secret Navy.
