Remembering the ladies: Women's History Month event honors 'remarkable women of Quincy'

QUINCY – Abigail Adams was not just the stalwart wife of President John Adams, she was one of the most important women of her generation. She famously admonished her husband to "remember the ladies" in matters of political and economic rights.  In keeping, she is among the historic Quincy women to be feted at the aptly titled "Remember the Ladies" celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at Quincy High School, 100 Coddington St.

The tea party is free to the public and will be hosted by Kimberly Bookman, a reporter for WHDH 7News. Others being honored include Cynthia Sierra, ManetHeath chief executive officer; Erin Perkins, assistant superintendent of Quincy Public Schools; Beth Ann Strollo, chief executive officer of Quincy Community Action Program; and Sarah Labrie, music director for Quincy Choral Society.

There will also be a remembrance of Abigail “Nabby” Adams Smith, daughter of John and Abigail Adams, given by Sara Martin, Massachusetts Historical Society’s Adams Papers editor in chief.

“Women’s History Month is a perfect time to celebrate some remarkable women here in our community, women who make a difference every day contributing to the quality of lives for each of us,” Quincy Mayor Tomas P. Koch said. “We celebrate Abigail’s legacy in the spirit of each of these women.”

At last year's inaugural "Remember the Ladies" celebration, the event drew about 150 people. Poster boards of the city's female trailblazers were set up outside the auditorium for attendees to read while sipping tea. Featured women included Mary Pratt from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, Hollywood stars Ruth Gordon and Lee Remick and Louisa Catherine Adams, Abigail's daughter-in-law and the wife of President John Quincy Adams, was one of the best-liked and most-respected first ladies.

New statue:Abigail Adams takes her place on Quincy's Hancock Adams Common

March is Women’s History Month, an annual celebration in the United States that recognizes and celebrates the contributions of women throughout the nation’s history.

For more information, visit the City of Quincy's Facebook page or the city's website at quincyma.gov

To register or for more information, visit eventbrite.com.

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