by Vicky Hansen, MHM Exhibit Chair and Development Coordinator

Long-time councilman, six-time mayor, past president of Rotary Club of Monrovia, Realtor (Century 21 Adams and Barnes) and generous sponsor for the Monrovia Historical Museum's Historic Homes Exhibit, Tom Adams, came to tour the Museum on Saturday, June 15th, with his family on the occasion of a pre-Father's Day celebration. The honor was ours, of course!

"For years I knew the Monrovia Historical Museum existed but it never occurred to me to be a tourist in my own town," says Cory Adams. "My family has many connections to Monrovia and I thought a great way to celebrate Father's Day would be connecting all those dots.  My father, Tom Adams, was born at the Monrovia Hospital in 1951 and moved back to Monrovia in his early 20's to raise his family.  My Uncle, James Adams, served as a member of the Monrovia City Police Department back in the 1960's. My late mother-in-law, Sandra Freeman, who passed last year, graduated from M.A.D. High School in 1954. Seeing her pictures in the yearbooks was really heartwarming for my husband, Gage Freeman. It was so great to learn more about this wonderful community and its history. We had an amazing time and really appreciate Oliver Beckwith, Mark Harvis and Sharon Motheral for taking time out of their Saturday. Thank you!" 

Board member, Oliver Beckwith, who served as the main tour guide said, "Tom really enjoyed the tour and admitted he hadn’t been through the museum in a long time." Well, Tom, it was a pleasure getting re-acquainted with you and meeting your wonderful family! And thank you, Cory, for choosing to visit us as part of your Father's Day weekend celebration!

The Monrovia Historical Museum opened bright and early on June 6th, for a special, private tour. We welcomed over 20 of the city staff, who walked almost a mile from their various offices after their city-sponsored Thursday Morning Coffee.