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SUMMARY:Jessica Michna as 'Abigail Adams: A Lifeline of Letters'
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of 250 years of our nature\, join us in inviting Jessica Michna back to the Mercer Library in ‘Abigail Adams: A Lifeline of Letters’ on June 19 from 2pm-3pm. For more information about all of our 2026 summer programs\, please click here or call the Mercer Public Library at 715-476-2366. Thanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library\, all summer programs are FREE and open to the public. \nJohn Adams has lost the Presidential race to Thomas Jefferson. John and Abigail have returned to their farm in Massachusetts. After forty years of marriage\, Abigail looks back to the days of her early marriage as the young wife and mother. Referring to the many letters written between the Adams\, she recalls the days of revolution and uncertainty. She reminisces about the friendships forged in France and England as a diplomat’s wife. Mrs. Adams brings to life the early days of Washington\, D.C. as seen from the windows of an unfinished White House. \nFor more information about all of our 2026 summer programs\, please click here or call the Mercer Public Library at 715-476-2366. Thanks to a sponsorship by the Friends of the Mercer Public Library\, all summer programs are FREE and open to the public. \nOriginally from Pennsylvania\, Jessica Michna developed a love of history at an early age. She and her family visited many historic sites throughout America. Her school years would find her appearing in various productions\, in addition to costume design and construction. Upon graduation several scholarships were offered to further her studies in theater arts. She would opt to earn a degree in psychology from the UW system working several years as a researcher and lecturer. \nHer love of theater and history would eventually bring Jessica to found her company\, “First Impressions”. Since its’ founding in the year 2000\, Jessica has expanded her repertoire to include seventeen historic figures. \nIn 2016 she was awarded the Presidential Service Center’s Distinguished Service award for her riveting portrayals of First Ladies. While she has appeared before a wide range of audiences\, including appearances at the National Churchill Museum\, the Lincoln Boyhood Home National Site\, and Valley Forge\, Jessica is particularly fond of performing for senior groups and communities. The life experiences of those in her senior audiences enhances her understanding of life stories. She often reminds her audiences that everyone has a history and encourages them to record their own life stories. “History is not a litany of which general died under which tree. It is the story and life experiences of each human life.”
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