Abigail Adams

  • Abigail's Childhood

    Abigail's Childhood

    Abigail grew up near Boston, Massachusetts. She was very helpful and willing to learn
  • Abigail is born

    Abigail is born

    Abigail was born on November 11, 1744 in Weymouth, Massachusetts.
  • Abigail gets married

    Abigail gets married

    Abigail marries John Adams. He's a young lawyer from Braintree, Massachusetts.
  • Abigail has children

    Abigail has children

    Abigail has kids. John, Nabby, Susanna, Thomas, and Charles.
  • Managing the farm

    Managing the farm

    Abigail helps with the farm in Braintree. John is in Philadelphia serving as part of the first continental congress. Abigail also takes care of the kids.
  • The Battle of Bunker Hill

    The Battle of Bunker Hill

    Abigail is in Braintree with her son John. They're watching the Battle of Bunker Hill from afar.
  • The Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence

    Abigail is in Boston. She listens to a read aloud of the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of Boston Statehouse.
  • Sailing to Europe

    Sailing to Europe

    Abigail and Nabby set sail for Europe. They're reuniting with John.
  • Going Home

    Going Home

    John and Abigail return to the U.S. They move into a new home in Braintree, called Peacefield.
  • Vice President

    Vice President

    Abigail's husband John is elected vice president. The president at this time is George Washington.
  • President

    President

    When Abigail's husband, John, is elected president, Abigail becomes the first lady and moves into the new presidents house.
  • Abigail's death

    Abigail's death

    Abigail dies at age 74 from typhoid fever.