John Adams: A Life in Letters

In celebration of the HBO Films miniseries John Adams, the Massachusetts Historical Society is mounting the exhibition "John Adams: A Life in Letters" through May 31, 2008. Join Peter Drummey, Stephen T. Riley Librarian, on a tour of the exhibition's highlights, including examples of Adams's extraordinary correspondence with his "Dearest Friend," soul mate, and closest political adviser, Abigail Adams. These letters were the basis for David McCullough's Pulitzer prize-winning biography of Adams.

The exhibition also includes diaries kept by John Adams, his manuscript copy of the Declaration of Independence, the earliest portraits of John and Abigail Adams by Benjamin Blyth, and a costume worn by Laura Linney as Abigail Adams from the HBO Films miniseries.

The exhibition is free and open to the public, Monday-Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM, at the Society's headquarters at 1154 Boylston Street, Boston.

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[corless5]

I am looking forward to making a trip to the Mass Historical Society this spring.

[4850021]

Awesome!!! I'll definitely visit.