John Adams crossed the Atlantic ocean six times in his life. That is six more times than most others of his generation. Adams was no stranger to the ocean; his homes in Braintree and Boston, Massachusetts overlooked the Atlantic and he had had contact with that wide expanse his entire life. But, living near the sea and actual seafaring are two entirely different things, although it appears that John Adams suffered from seasickness less than others in his party and, indeed, less than some of the experienced sailors on his ships.
We at GEM Theatrics celebrate these journeys with a crossing, of sorts, of our own. In less than a week, we will open our production of "My Dearest Friend" by Mary G. Kron across the state of Michigan from our home base in the cozy Snug Theatre in Marine City. Performances are June 12 - 22 and tickets can be obtained on the theatre's website or by calling 810-278-1749.
Adams was sent three times across the Atlantic Ocean
We at GEM Theatrics celebrate these journeys with a crossing, of sorts, of our own. In less than a week, we will open our production of "My Dearest Friend" by Mary G. Kron across the state of Michigan from our home base in the cozy Snug Theatre in Marine City. Performances are June 12 - 22 and tickets can be obtained on the theatre's website or by calling 810-278-1749.
Adams was sent three times across the Atlantic Ocean
in the service of his country: in 1777, 1778 and 1785. On the first two occasions, he was accompanied by his eldest son, John Quincy Adams, who was not yet in his teens. Those voyages were particularly memorable for the hazards encountered. During the first voyage, to France, in 1777, lightning struck the ship, killing four crew members. Before reaching shore, the ship also battled a hurricane and engaged in a battle with a British warship, during which John Adams manned a gun in defense of his ship.
In 1778, en route to Holland to negotiate a loan to sustain the American states, John's ship sprang a leak which required all hands -- including John and John Quincy -- to man the pumps around the clock.
By 1785, when John next went to England as the first United States ambassador, the seas had calmed a bit.
With luck, GEM Theatrics' crossing of the State of Michigan by car will also be uneventful. We hope wherever you come from on your way to Marine City to see our show, that the path will be clear and smooth and dry. Come out and see our show! Learn more about this most modern of historical couples! Come sit on the banks of the St. Clair river and watch a freighter or two! You'll be glad you did! Come watch us play!
In 1778, en route to Holland to negotiate a loan to sustain the American states, John's ship sprang a leak which required all hands -- including John and John Quincy -- to man the pumps around the clock.
By 1785, when John next went to England as the first United States ambassador, the seas had calmed a bit.
With luck, GEM Theatrics' crossing of the State of Michigan by car will also be uneventful. We hope wherever you come from on your way to Marine City to see our show, that the path will be clear and smooth and dry. Come out and see our show! Learn more about this most modern of historical couples! Come sit on the banks of the St. Clair river and watch a freighter or two! You'll be glad you did! Come watch us play!
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