Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park in Quincy preserves the homes of two American presidents and four generations of the Adams family. The park includes the side-by-side birthplaces of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, the second and sixth presidents, along with the Old House at Peacefield, home to four generations of the family, and the Stone Library. Park programs and special events invite kids of all ages to picture themselves in the past.

The two birthplaces stand in their original spots on Franklin Street, once part of the Old Coast Road from Boston to Plymouth. The John Adams birthplace dates to 1681, and both houses are framed New England homes commonly called saltboxes. The family owned the homes until 1940, when it gave them to the city of Quincy, and on May 1, 1979, the birthplaces were presented to the people of the United States.

What to Know

• The Adams farm once covered about 188 acres, growing corn, rye, wheat, oats and barley.
• The Quincy Historical Society operated the birthplaces as house museums from 1893 to 1940.
• The park is listed among Greater Boston’s wheelchair-accessible experiences.
• Dates and details for family programs are available by contacting the park.