Founding Women: Ideas of Independence

—The panel explores the influence of Mercy Otis Warren, Abigail Adams, and Phillis Wheatly, through the American Revolution and beyond.—   Recorded 30 March 2026 at Massachusetts Historical Society.   From letters to plays and poetry to history, Mercy Otis Warren, Abigail Adams, and Phillis Wheatley communicated ideas about revolution, independence, and freedom. They engaged leading political figures, family members, and peers in conversations about women’s rights, slavery, and the future of the American government. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified of new videos: @MHS1791 Follow us! @MHS1791 on Instagram & X; @MassHistoricalSociety on Facebook