With those enduring words and a lifetime of insight, Abigail Adams forever etched her place in the history of our nation. A visionary thinker, trusted advisor, and unwavering advocate for women, she helped shape the moral and intellectual foundation of the American Republic.
The Abigail Adams Society honors her legacy by bringing together individuals who believe that stories like hers must be elevated, preserved, and boldly celebrated. Founded by the Adams Memorial Foundation, this giving circle recognizes and unites leaders, patriots, and philanthropists committed to lifting the voices of women in America’s past, present, and future.
Our Vision
The Abigail Adams Society is more than a giving circle—it is a movement rooted in remembrance, civic purpose, and national legacy. Inspired by Abigail Adams’s enduring belief in the power of “learned women,” the Society envisions a future where the contributions of women are central to the American story—honored in stone, in history, and in the national consciousness.
We are building a national coalition of 250 Founding Members who share this vision—individuals who recognize that the legacy of women like Abigail Adams must be preserved and boldly celebrated for generations to come.
These Founding Members will be recognized as the first stewards of this movement, their early support helping to launch the Abigail Adams Society and advance the creation of the Adams Memorial in Washington, D.C.
This historic founding effort will formally close on July 4, 2026—America’s 250th birthday—forever linking their commitment to this defining national milestone. When the memorial is completed, the Abigail Adams Society will be thoughtfully honored as part of the memorial experience, with each donor’s contribution recognized in a meaningful and lasting way.
While the specific donor recognition plan will be worked out in collaboration with the National Park Service once the site and preliminary design of the memorial have been determined, each donor’s contribution will be honored in a meaningful way.
Membership Benefits & Opportunities
Founding Member Custom-Designed Brooch
An exclusive, custom-designed brooch will be presented to each of the 250 Founding Members of the Abigail Adams Society. Only 250 will ever be issued, symbolizing the historic role each woman played in launching this national tribute to women's leadership and legacy. Worn with pride, this pin represents a timeless connection to Abigail Adams' values—and to a community of trailblazing women committed to honoring her story.
The Abigail Adams Society Giving Levels
Peacefield Patron
$100,000Named for Abigail's beloved home and garden in Quincy, Massachusetts, this level honors those whose leadership shapes history.
- Premier name recognition featured across the website, social media, and printed donor materials
- Featured in national press release and campaign announcements
- Personalized recognition from leadership
- Exclusive invitations to private salon-style events and gatherings
- Priority access to major activations and memorial previews
- Invitations to annual Abigail Adams Society events
- Personalized annual impact report
Liberty & Learning Advocate
$50,000In tribute to Abigail's commitment to education, civil discourse, and equal rights.
- Prominent name recognition on the website and select digital and printed materials
- Inclusion in press release announcing gift
- Invitations to memorial previews and intimate donor gatherings
- Invitations to annual Abigail Adams Society events
- Annual program updates
Federalist Gardener
$25,000A nod to Abigail's strength as a steward of her home, family, and ideals.
- Name recognition on dedicated donor section of the website
- Invitations to curated donor events and memorial previews
- Invitations to annual Abigail Adams Society events
- Annual updates on progress and impact
Ink & Influence Ally
$10,000Honoring the power of Abigail's pen and the enduring impact of civic-minded voices.
- Name included in online donor roll (grouped under Ink & Influence Ally)
- Invitations to annual Abigail Adams Society events
- Annual digital updates
Portia Circle Member
$5,000Named for Abigail's literary pen name, symbolizing intellect, insight, and influence.
- Name included in online donor roll (grouped under Portia Circle)
- Invitation to two (2) annual Abigail Adams Society events
- Annual digital update
Hearth & Home Supporter
$2,500Celebrating Abigail's enduring role in shaping American values from the heart of her home.
- Name included on general donor recognition page
- Invitation to one (1) annual Society gathering
- Year-end digital thank-you message and brief update
Become one of 250 founding members by America's 250th birthday and stand in enduring alliance with Abigail Adams's vision. Together, we will ensure that the voices of the women who shaped our nation are not only remembered—but rightfully honored for generations to come.
Join the Abigail Adams SocietyFor more information, contact Jennifer Kaye
jkaye@theadamsmemorial.org