About This BlogEach month, an object from the collection at Adams National Historical Park will be featured. Abigail's Locket
May 19, 2026
This essay highlights the sentimental and historical aspects of Abigail’s gold locket, a personal gift from John before his diplomatic mission in 1779. It outlines the locket’s features, its symbolic role during their long separation, and traces the broader tradition of lockets as keepsakes. The locket’s possible origins are explored and its place in the Adams National Historical Park collection. |
Last updated: March 19, 2026