Adams
National Historical Park is located in the City of Quincy, Norfolk County,
Massachusetts, approximately ten miles south of Boston. The Park comprises
11 historic structures and a cultural landscape totaling almost 14 acres.
The story encompasses five generations of the Adams family (from 1720
to 1927) including two Presidents and First Ladies, three U.S.Ministers,
historians, writers and family members who supported and contributed to
the success of these public figures. The site's main historic features
include: John Adams Birthplace, where 2nd U.S. President John Adams was
born on October 30, 1735, and less than 75 yards away the John Quincy
Adams Birthplace, where his son, John Quincy Adams, 6th U.S. President
was born on July 11, 1767; the "Old House," home to four generations
of the Adams family; the Stone Library contains more than 14,000 historic
volumes and includes the book collection of John Quincy Adams; no tour
is complete without a visit to the United First Parish Church, where both
Presidents and the First Ladies are entombed in the Adams family crypt.
There is an off-site visitor center located within one mile of the historic
structures.
Regularly scheduled
tours of the historic homes, are offered in season (April 19th - November
10th). The park provides a trolley bus that offers transportation between
sites. You must be on a guided tour to enter the historic homes. Please
be advised that tours are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Communities
Surrounding Adams National Historical Park
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.