Historian Tom Hillery Credits John Adams as "Mastermind" of a Continuing Revolution
At the Adams Memorial Foundation's July 1 Leadership Awards, historian Tom Hillery toasted John Adams as the "mastermind of the American Revolution" for tapping Washington to lead and Jefferson to draft the Declaration. He called the Revolution an ongoing experiment in self-governance, urging every generation to raise patriots ready to defend their liberty. President Jackie Cushman praised the toast as capturing Adams' enduring spirit. - August 21, 2026
Adams Memorial Foundation Announces Inaugural Leadership Award Recipients
AMF announces its inaugural Leadership Award, honoring Reps. Morgan Griffith, Bill Keating, Stephen Lynch, John Moolenaar, and posthumously Gerald Connolly. Awardees receive a bronze sculpture by Kevin Christman. Recipients will be recognized at the July 1, 2026 Celebrating America event in Washington, D.C., ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. The award honors leadership reflecting Adams family values: faith, moral courage, civic responsibility, and service to nation and community. - June 29, 2026
The Adams Memorial – 2026 Winners of the Adams Public Service Awards
The Adams Memorial Foundation announces the 2026 Adams Public Service Award winners. Kaitlyn Lee of the Potomac School in McLean, Virginia, will attend Harvard College and earns first place. James (Jimmy) Andrew Song of South County High School in Lorton, Virginia, will attend King's College London and earns second place. The award honors graduating seniors who exemplify the civic leadership and public service legacy of the Adams family, from John and Abigail Adams to their descendants. - June 27, 2026