Join us for a special event: Historian and Actor Terry Lynch Brings to Life John Adams: A Lawyer in Adversity
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The Village of Thornton Historical Society presents historian and actor Terry Lynch, Monday, August 27 at 7:00 PM at the Historical Society Museum, 114 N. Hunter Street, as he portrays the 2nd President of the United States, John Adams. Adams was a Founding Father and a lawyer who could handle adversity and be part of living history. The program highlights include his challenging decision to defend the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre which is often framed as a movement of “adversity” and principle. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.























Fall 2026 Calendar of Events
Village of Thornton Historical Society
February 23 at 7:00 p.m. General Meeting – Program: “Roseland in Photos & Memories” by Dan Bovino
March 23 at 7:00 p.m. General Meeting – Program: “The National Parks in Illinois” by Dr. Norman Moline
April 15 at 6:00 p.m. Board Meeting
April 27 at 7:00 p.m. General Meeting – Program: “The Great Roads Association and Route 66” by Sandy Vasko
May 11 at 6:00 p.m. Annual Dinner Meeting
May 12 at 9:30 a.m. Historical Societies’ Round Table Meeting.
June 4 at 4:00 p.m. Set up for Spring Quarry Tour @ St. Paul Church
June 5 at 8:30 a.m. Spring Quarry Tour @ St. Paul Church
July 1 at 6:00 p.m. Board Meeting
August 24 at 7:00 p.m.General Meeting – “John Adams, a Lawyer in Adversity” by Terry Lynch
September 8 at 9:30 a.m. Historical Societies’ Round Table Meeting
September 28 at 7:00 p.m. General Meeting – Program: “Wild Boar to Baconfest” by Cynthia Clampitt
October 2 at 4:00 p.m. Set up for Fall Quarry Tour @ St. Paul Church
October 3 at 8:30 a.m. Fall Quarry Tour @ St. Paul Church
October 7 at 6:00 p.m. Board Meeting
October 26 at 7:00 p.m. General Meeting – Program: “Abigail Adams” by Leslie Goddard
November 8 at 2:00 p.m. Heritage Potluck at Thornton Historical Museum
December 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Holiday Open House
ALL PROGRAMS TO BE HELD AT:
THORNTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM
114 N. Hunter Street, Thornton, IL 60476