Join us on the lawn of the Theodore F. Kin g Homestead\, 209 Main Street\, Ledgewood\, where Abigail Adams will addre ss us from the porch of this historic home. \; All three historic buil dings in the district\, the house\, the King Store and the Silas Riggs Sal tbox House\, will be open for tours from 1 p.m. to approximately 2:45 p.m. \, when attendees will assemble on the front lawn of the house. \; Please bring your own chair. \;
\nIn her many letters to h er husband and friends Abigail Adams expressed the concerns and accomplish ments of an early American patriotic woman. Her most famous request was fo r Congress to &ldquo\;Remember the ladies&rdquo\; in the creation of the C onstitution of the United States. It was her clear understanding that wome n&rsquo\;s influences in the domestic sphere were as integral to the devel opment of a new nation as the more public efforts of the founding fathers. Family economics\, children&rsquo\;s education and civic responsibility\, are the primary concerns of Abigail Adams. Her requests for legislation t o benefit future generations included the necessity of education for all c hildren regardless of sex or color\, as well as the right to self-determin ation for all individuals including the emancipation of slaves and grantin g wives equal status under the law. An understanding of her hopes for post erity beg the question: If the founding fathers would have heeded Mrs. Ada ms advice sooner\, would the nation would have been spared years of strife from civil war to civil rights? A conversation with &ldquo\;Dear Abigail& rdquo\;\, 18th century wife and mother provides insight into the concerns of today&rsquo\;s Americans.
\nAbout the Historical Imperson ator: Kim Hanley is a fine actor\, singer\, costumer and dancer. She trained and danced from an early age with the School of American Balle t and the Eglevsky Ballet in New York\, as well as with the visiting Bolsh oi Ballet and Stuttgart Ballet. She credits her dance background and in-de pth high school acting courses\, including daily vocal labs and onstage wo rk\, for her ability to rise to any occasion when performing. In addition to her dance background\, Ms. Hanley is an accomplished costumer whose spe cialty is historical fashion. \; Kim began interpreting Abigail with A HT from 1997 and now has added Abigail Adams\, Betsy Ross\, Molly Pitcher\ , Alice Roosevelt and Annie Oakley\, to her retinue. Ms. Hanley has appear ed at the White House Visitors Center\, National Archives\, National Portr ait Gallery\, and many others.
\nBYO Lawnchairs. \; If it rains\ , Abigail Adams will address us at the First Presbyterian Church of Succas unna\, 99 Main Street. \; Please register and include your email addre ss in case we need to notify you of a location change!
\nAbigail Ada ms&rsquo\; visit is made possible through the generosity of the Roxbury Hi storic Trust\, the Friends of the Roxbury Public Library\, and the Roxbury Township Historical Society.
\nRegister online or call the library at (973) 584-2400.
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