Abigail's Peacefield

Another reason to love Ambleside- an in depth look into the lives of the one who changed ours; like Abigail Adams. Her biography in "Abigail Adams, Witness to a Revolution" has opened our eyes to an incredible woman.

I have no idea why this was our favorite piece of information today, but it was unanimous- what had to be posted here, on our little blog was Abigail's house- Peacefield. After returning from Europe, Abigail and John moved into their "Old House" and it's many problems thinking that it was a matchbox of a house after their mansions in Europe.- Ummm... If that is a matchbox mine must be ...


Abigail brought home two roses from abroad: the White Rose of York...

And the Red rose of Lancaster ( I don't know... looks pink to me- but what do I know?)

So, if you ever visit Peacefield, like we plan on doing, ask if these two roses are still in bloom (which according to my research, still do)- you might impress a few guides!