America's 250th Anniversary
I give you, "Independence forever!"
- John Adams, 1826
John Adams:
The Road to Independence
John Adams, the "Colossus of Independence," takes your audience on a journey through the humble and tumultuous beginnings of America, from a ragged band of colonies to a new nation.
You will be informed. You will be entertained. You will be inspired.
Celebrate the semiquincentennial of the United States of America with the man who strove valiantly along the road to Independence, planting many of the markers along the way:
Ensuring justice by defending British soldiers after the Boston Massacre
Serving as a delegate to the First and Second Continental Congress
Nominating George Washington to command the Continental Army
Persuading Thomas Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence
Tirelessly defending our liberties on the floor of Congress
Securing loans for his young nation to afford Revolution
Representing America as the first ambassador in England
Influencing constitutions at the state and national levels with his writings
Presentations
Other appearance options are available, from meet-and-greet to keynote addresses.
Dates for 2026 are already filling up, so be sure to secure your Adams appearance as soon as possible! Click below to contact Historic Experience.
Keynote Speaker
Drawing upon 90 years of experience, Adams can engage your audience with stories and inspiration from America's founding years. From the Continental Congress and the Revolution through his years in the Presidency, let this bold founder take your next event to the past and motivate your future! A time of Q&A is available following the talk to take the experience to the next level.
Estimated time: 10-60 minutes
Meet & Greet
Bring John Adams to the heart of your group! This living, breathing, question-answering, selfie-posing Founding Father brings his engaging wit, his bold personality, and nearly a century of experience to you. Take your event to historic proportions!
Estimated time: 30-120 minutes
Paired Presentations
Adams engages, reminisces, and debates with some of his fellow founders! A lively time ensues when Adams meets up with some of his lifelong allies and enemies! A time of Q&A is always available following paired presentations.
Presentations can include (subject to availability):
- Thomas Jefferson
- George Washington
- Benjamin Franklin
- Abigail Adams
- John Dickinson
- Alexander Hamilton
Estimated time: 30-60 minutes
Gathering with Jefferson, Franklin, et al at City Tavern in Philadelphia.
Gallery (Portraits and Recordings)
Portraits
John Adams at Fraunces Tavern.
Addressing guests of the Adams Memorial Foundation.
With Senator Corey Booker, for the New Jersey Delegation Breakfast.
Adams welcoming Marquis De Lafayette.
John and Abigail Adams in Haddonfield.
Adams at the Jacobus Vanderveer House. Courtesy of Al Pochek.
Adams with fellow founders at the National Archives, Washington, DC.
Adams welcoming guests to his home, Peacefield, in Quincy.
Filming for the series "A Taste of History."
Adams and Jefferson at Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
Adams at the Senate chamber in Congress Hall, Philadelphia.
Adams and Jefferson toasting a young couple at their engagement party.
Filming for the documentary "Faith and the Founding Fathers."
Adams debating with Jefferson in West Goshen.
Recordings
Testimonials
Thank you so much for your excellent portrayal of John Adams. You truly brought the true John Adams to our group! Your presentation was not only historically informative, but fun as well. Our attendees' rated you at a very high level!
James Pruzinsky
CPA, Reinsel, Kuntz, Lesher, LLP
Mr. Adams, it was our delight to have you speak at our meeting. Your discourse was most entertaining and enlightening. The members of the company expressed such pleasure in getting to know you on a more personal level. Thank you for sharing your evening with us.
Karen McClendon
Antebellum Bench and Bar
This teacher workshop was very successful and your presentation was a significant factor in that success. I look forward to working with you both again in the future.
Jeffrey Collins
Independence National Historical Park
Hi! I'm Peyton Dixon.
I've been portraying Adams for over two decades. Whether you call me an interpreter, an impersonator, a reenactor - it's my pleasure to bring you a living, breathing Founding Father that can inspire you.
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