Meet Abigail Adams
Sunday August 10, 2025
2:45 PM
History Comes Alive.
$12 Ages 16+ | $10 Ages 7-15 | 6 and under Free$10 Ages 16+ | $8 Ages 7-15 | 6 and under FreeMeet Abigail Adams
The wife of second U.S. President John Adams, Abigail Smith Adams is famous for her admonition to her husband to "remember the Ladies," and was a woman well ahead of her time. One of the most prolific and eloquent letter-writers of her time, Adams was an early proponent for women's education and rights as well as the abolition of slavery. This program will explore the fascinating, intelligent woman behind two U.S. Presidents.
Meet Abigail Adams, following the 1:30 PM Reenactment
1:00 PM Church doors open for seating
1:30 PM Reenactment begins
2:20 PM Meet and Greet with Delegates in the yard
2:30 PM Church doors open for seating
2:45 PM Meet Abigail Adams
A Meet Abigail Adams ticket is $2.00 off with your Reenactment ticket purchase.
Deborah T. Phillips, or Debbie, is a lifelong native of Chesterfield County who has been interpreting history through her programs and tour guide services for over 15 years. With a degree in history from Salem College, Debbie has worked for St. John's Church Foundation, the Edgar Allan Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia, and currently serves on the board for the Parsons' Cause Foundation. As a freelance historian, Debbie researches, composes, and performs all of her own scripts, and is very passionate about bringing history to life for audiences of all ages. The owner of History Lives, LLC, she and her husband also have two wonderful sons.
House Rules for Historic St. John’s Church
Seating is first come, first served. Tickets are required.
There is no food, drink, gum, candy, strollers, backpacks or firearms permitted inside the church.
Bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 are prohibited inside the church. Any and all bags are subject to inspection. Please leave backpacks and bags inside your vehicle as we have no place to store them.