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Adams National Historical ParkTheme(s): Presidential Parks | Revolutionary War | |
Description:
Adams National Historical Park is located in the City of Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, approximately ten miles south of Boston. The site comprises 11 historic structures and a cultural landscape totaling almost 14 acres.
The site provides a unique opportunity for preservation, education and participation in the history and development of the United States, the Revolutionary War, and the United States Presidency.
The story encompasses five generations of the Adams family (from 1720 to 1927) including two Presidents and First Ladies, three United States 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 second United States 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 United States President was born on July 11, 1767; the "Old House," home to four generations of the Adams family; 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.
The park provides a trolley bus that offers transportation between sites.
Designations:
Adams Mansion National Historic Site (December 9, 1946)
Adams National Historic Site (November 26, 1952)
Adams National Historical Park (November 2, 1998)
Accessibility:
Each of the sites is accessible by wheelchair; at the "Old House", a picture book is available to help interpret the second floor of the house which is not accessible.
Getting Around:
A trolley bus provides regularly scheduled shuttle service between the park visitor center and the historic homes. The trolley is free of charge and departs approximately every thirty minutes on the quarter hour from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the season.
Activites:
Educational Programs | And more.
Facilities:
Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Adams National Historical Park
Plane:
The nearest airport with commercial airline service is Logan International Airport. Upon leaving the airport travel west toward downtown Boston and follow signs to Interstate 93 South. Traveling south on U.S. Interstate 93 or Route 128, take exit 7 - Route 3 south to Braintree and Cape Cod. Take the first exit off Route 3 south - exit 18, Washington Street and the Quincy Adams T. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through six traffic lights. At the seventh traffic light, turn right onto Dimmock Street. Follow Dimmock Street one block to the intersection of Hancock Street. Turn right onto Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center, located in the Galleria at President's Place is two blocks on your left, 1250 Hancock Street. Validated parking is in the garage in the rear of the building, turn left just before the building.
Car:
From Boston and Route 128: Traveling south on U.S. Interstate 93 or Route 128, take exit 7 - Route 3 south to Braintree and Cape Cod. Take the first exit off Route 3 south - exit 18, Washington Street and the Quincy Adams T. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through six sets of traffic lights. At the seventh set of traffic lights, turn right onto Dimmock Street. Follow Dimmock Street one block to the intersection of Hancock Street. Turn right onto Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center, located in the Galleria at President's Place is two blocks on your left, 1250 Hancock Street. Parking is in the garage in the rear of the building, turn left just before the building.
From Cape Cod: Traveling north on Route 3, take exit 19, Quincy Adams T. Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through six sets of traffic lights. At the seventh set of traffic lights, turn right on to Dimmock Street. Follow Dimmock Street one block to the intersection of Hancock Street. Turn right on to Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center located in the Galleria at Presidents Place is two blocks on your left, 1250 Hancock Street. Validated parking is in the garage in the rear of the building, turn left just before the building.
Public Transportation
To the Visitor Center via the MBTA "T" Subway System: From Boston: Take the Red Line train to the Quincy Center Station. Turn right upon exiting the train and at the top of the stairs, turn left and exit the station to Hancock Street. Walk across Hancock Street to 1250 Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center is located in the Galleria at President's place.
Attractions:
Abigail Adams Birthplace
Phone:781-335-4205
The Quincy Homestead
The Josiah Quincy House
Phone:617-471-4508
United States Naval & Shipbuilding Museum
Phone:617-479-7900
The United First Parish Church
Phone:617-773-0062
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Contact Information for Adams National Historical Park
Adams National Historical Park
135 Adams Street
Quincy, MA
02169-1749
Phone: (617) 770-1175
Fax: 617-472-7562
Located in Quincy, MA
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