An Evening with JOHN QUINCY ADAMS

About The Program: Jim Cooke's one-man show illumanites John Quincy Adams' extraordinary life, with particular focus on his last ten years.  John Quincy Adams was the eldest son of President John Adams; his mother was the indomitable Abigail Adams.  He has a brillant career as a diplomat and Senator.  In 1809, he was our first ambassador to Russia, negotiating the Treaty of Ghent and ending war with England.  Considered our greatest Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams then served four miserable years as our sixth president, to be
defeated for a second term by his nemesis, General Andrew Jackson.  Against the strong objections of family and friends, he returned to Washington to take a seat in the House of Represenatives.  His conscience and his constituents drew Adams ever close to the Abolitionist cause.  When asked to defend the imprisoned
Africans who fought for their freedom on the slave ship Amistad, he fears he is too old and too weak to argue before the Supreme Court.  Yet, driven by duty, he
takes up their cause and wins!

Fine Print : Performance will be held in the Meeting Room.  Doors open at 6:15pm.  Performance begins at 6:30pm.  Seating is limited.  The room is handicap accessible.  Light refreshments will be provided. A door prize will be awarded.  Pre-registration is STRONGLY recommended as it aids the performer and staff with planning.