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National Historical Park

Adams

The Birthplaces of Presidents John Adams (right) and John Quincy Adams (left)
The Birthplaces of John and John Quincy Adams sit right next to each other on Franklin Street. NPS Photo

Overview

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.

State: MA617-773-1177

Hours

  • Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Fees & Passes

  • Timed Entry Reservation - Location:  1.00

    The park offers tours of the historic homes. A reservation is required to attend a guided tour. It is strongly recommended to make reservations in advance on Adams National Historical Park's Recreation.gov page. A limited number of reservations will be available day-of for free on a first-come, first-served basis at the Visitor Center.


  • Entrance - Per Person:  15.00

    Entrance into the historic homes at Adams National Historical Park requires an entrance pass. Entrance passes cost $15 per person. Children under the age of 16 are free. If you have an America the Beautiful Interagency Pass, you do not need to pay the entrance fee. Tours can be reserved online in advance at recreation.gov or in-person on the day of your visit at the park’s visitor center. Tour reservations are required in addition to entrance passes.


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More Images

The Birthplaces of Presidents John Adams (right) and John Quincy Adams (left)
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 home with wooden siding and trim.
A New England "salt-box" style house with light gray siding and a beige door.
A New England "salt-box" style house with light gray siding and a beige door.
A view of Old House at Peace field
A view of Old House at Peace field
The Paneled Room located inside 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.
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.
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.
The gardens located at Old House at Peace field.