Updates
AAHS is excited about its plans for the future. Stay tuned for more information, and check out our events page for upcoming tours and programs.
AAHS welcomes new board president Cathy Torrey
AAHS has a new Board President! We’re excited to welcome long-time Director Cathy Torrey, who has previously served in this capacity, as our new Board President. We also extend a sincere thanks to outgoing President John Dennehy for his two terms of service. John will remain on the Board to continue his support of AAHS.
The Abigail Adams Birthplace Open for Tours on August 28th
The Abigail Adams Society is excited to announce tours of the Abigail Adams Birthplace are open to the public on Sunday, August 28th starting at 1 PM. Tours take place every half hour with each tour limited to five people. Tours are $10 per person. Tours can be booked online or by emailing the Abigail […]
Work on the AAHS Collection
The AAHS Collections Committee has used the year to continue a thoughtful and thorough assessment of our archival and museum holdings. Understanding what we have and how it supports our Mission is critical to the long-term success of AAHS. We look forward to sharing some of our work and discoveries with you in the new […]
Repairs on the Birthplace
AAHS is very grateful for recent work undertaken by contractor Ben Wilcox to repair our entrance after damage sustained at the beginning of the year. Ben, who has extensive experience working on historic buildings, has also made critical repairs to the AAHS storage shed during our months of being closed to the public. Thank you Ben!
Welcome new partners to AAHS
Mary Anne Tay Donaldson Mary Anne Tay Donaldson graduated from Trinity College in Washington, DC as a History major and received her M.S.L.S. from Catholic University. Her library career spanned decades in special libraries–including the American Automobile Association and American Bankers Association headquarters–as well as managing informational responsibilities in law firms. She is relocating to […]
February 5, 2020: 6:30 PM Jared Hardesty author of Black Lives, Native Lands, White Worlds
Please join us at the Hingham Historical Society on Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 for a talk by Jared Hardesty commemorating Black History month. Hardesty is the author of Black Lives, Native Lands, White Worlds. This event, co-sponsored by the Abigail Adams Historical Society and the Hingham Historical Society, will begin at 6:30 with a short […]
November 3, 2019: Cradle to Grave Trolley Tours
The Abigail Adams Birthplace, Adams National Historical Park and United First Parish Church, Church of the Presidents are pleased to announce a unique tour experience:Cradle to Grave – Abigail Smith Adams: Extraordinary Woman, Extraordinary Life This half-day, three-site, guided historic program will be offered TWICE ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3RD ONLY. This morning tour begins at […]
November 10, 2019: Open Hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace
Please join us for open hours. Visits are by guided tour only between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., with tours given on the hour and half hour. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children under 12.
October 6, 2019: Open Hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace
Please join us for open hours. Visits are by guided tour only between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., with tours given on the hour and half hour. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children under 12.