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Revolutionary Eloquence: Quincy History’s Greatest Visionaries

Adams Academy 8 Adams Street, Quincy

On Thursday, June 25th, at 7pm at the Adams Academy Quincy Historical Society will continue our celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with “Revolutionary Eloquence,” a program of dramatic readings featuring the words of some of Quincy’s most innovative thinkers. While Quincy may be famous for many things - shipbuilding, granite, great food, and grit - its greatest resource has always been the minds of its citizens.

As the Historical Society’s Annual Meeting, officers and board members will be elected for the coming year.

Atlas of Independence: John Adams & the American Revolution — Presentation and Book Signing

Adams Academy 8 Adams Street, Quincy

John Adams is widely heralded, by historians and by his contemporaries, as the Architect of American Independence. But what did Adams do to earn a moniker of such esteem, while simultaneously cultivating a reputation for being stubborn and combative?

"Atlas of Independence" sets the record straight about John Adams’ significant contributions to the Second Continental Congress, where he worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to nudge – and sometimes shove – his colleagues towards the inevitable conclusion that America must declare independence from Britain. This program will explore those efforts, and the great personal sacrifices that Adams made in pursuit of principle. It will lay out an overview of Adams’ seminal role in that tumultuous Founding time.

This event is open to all and free to attend. Join us Thursday, April 30th at 7pm at the Adams Academy.