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George and Martha; John and Abigail

Comparing the Marriages of America's first two Presidents.
2022-12-01 14:00:00 2022-12-01 15:00:00 America/New_York George and Martha; John and Abigail Central Library - Central Library Community Room

Thursday, December 01
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-12-01 14:00:00 2022-12-01 15:00:00 America/New_York George and Martha; John and Abigail Professor Peter Henriques takes a closer look at the relationship between George and Martha Washington and between John and Abigail Adams. Central Library - Central Library Community Room

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Professor Peter Henriques takes a closer look at the relationship between George and Martha Washington and between John and Abigail Adams.

While the Adams and Washington marriages were successful and crucial to the careers of these American presidents, there was a different dynamic at play in each relationship.

 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lifelong Learning | Genealogy and Local History |

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