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Abigail Smith Adams Comes to Island Heights

WHEN June, 16th, 2025 | 7:00pm

WHERE Ocean County Artist Guild, 22 Chestnut Street, Island Heights
Free Admission ~ Public Welcome ~ Donations Appreciated

Abigail was the wife and closest confident to the 2nd President of the United States and Mother of John Quincy Adams the 6th President of the United States. She was both the first Second Lady and second First Lady of the United States.

Kim Hanley brings Abigail to life, to tell the most documented story of the unique relationship between a president and first lady. Their letters are filled with intellectual discussions on government and politics. These letters serve as eyewitness  accounts of the American Revolutionary War.

Abigail and John Adams were married October 25, 1764 and lived in Braintree, MA. Until John was elected President in 1797. Abigail took such an active roll in politics and policy that she was often referred to as’ Mrs. President’. She was the first, First Lady to reside in the Whitehouse.

Kim Hanley, First Person Actor and Historian has been the Executive Director of the American Historical Theatre since 2015, prior to this position she was AHT’s Associate Producer from 1998 to 2011.