Adams National Historical Park • Massachusetts

The Birthplaces of Presidents John Adams (right) and John Quincy Adams (left)

A New England "salt-box" style home with wooden siding and trim.

A New England "salt-box" style house with light gray siding and a beige door.

A view of Old House at Peace field

The Paneled Room located inside Old House at Peace field.

The Stone Library located outside Old House at Peace field.

A dark room with tiled floor, filled with chairs and desks, with books lining the walls.

The gardens located at Old House at Peace field.

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation.

The Birthplaces of John and John Quincy Adams sit right next to each other on Franklin Street.
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The house where John Adams was born in 1735.
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The house where President John Quincy Adams was born in 1767.
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Old House at Peace field, where four generations of the Adams family lived from 1788 to 1927.
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The Paneled Room greets everyone who enters Old House at Peace field.
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The Stone Library houses up to 14,000 books belonging to the Adams family.
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A view into the Stone Library
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The gardens located by Old House at Peace field bloom in every color you can imagine.
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A trolley sits in front of two historic 2-story wooden homes

2026 Tour Season

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A woman wearing a dress and cap in the 1700s style writes a letter with a quill pen

American Revolution 250th Anniversary

Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence at Adams National Historical Park.

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Come to our Visitor Center and learn about the park, shop in the bookstore, watch an introductory film and more!

The John Adams Birthplace in Spring.

Unable to visit Adams National Historical Park? You can visit the historic homes through a virtual tour!

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Junior Ranger Program

You can now do the Adams National Historical Park Junior Ranger book from home!

The gardens outside Old House at Peace field

Filming, Photography & Audio Recording

Visit this link to learn more about filming, still photography, and audio recording at Adams National Historical Park.

The John Adams Birthplace

Take a look inside the homes of of the Adams family.

Last updated: April 14, 2026

Learn About the Adams Family

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

135 Adams Street
Quincy, MA 02169

Phone:

617-770-1175
Park Headquarters: 617-773-1177

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