Step back in time for an engaging conversation with two influential Revolution writers: John Adams and Mercy Otis Warren! Through first-person narratives and primary source documents, they will share the ups and downs of their friendship, which experienced a significant rift after Warren’s 1805 publication of the first history of the American Revolution. Adams was unhappy with his portrayal and confronted Warren, leading to a heated exchange of letters. After years of tension, they reconciled in 1812.

Join us for a lively debate featuring Michele Gabrielson as Mercy Otis Warren and Michael LePage as John Adams, discussing Warren’s landmark three-volume history.

Michele Gabrielson is a professional historian with 17 years of experience teaching early American History, while Michael LePage has been bringing historical characters to life since 1992, including Paul Revere and John Adams.

Hosted by the Westford Museum and Historical Society and League of Women Voters of Westford

“In the Spirit of Friendship: John Adams and Mercy Otis Warren” is sponsored by Edward M. Connolly Insurance Agency.