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John F Kennedy National Historic SiteTheme(s): Civil Rights | Presidential Parks | |
Description:
John F. Kennedy National Historic Site preserves the birthplace in 1917 and boyhood home of the 35th President of the United States. The modest frame house in suburban Boston was also the first home shared by the president's father and mother, Joseph P. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, and represents the social and political beginnings of one of the world's most prominent families. Shortly after President Kennedy's assassination in 1963, his family repurchased the birthplace and restored it as a memorial to him under the close supervision of Rose Kennedy. The John F. Kennedy National Historic Site was established in 1969 following the family's donation of the home to the National Park Service. Park Rangers present guided tours of the birthplace, as well as the nearby neighborhood including homes, schools, and church associated with the Kennedy family.
Designations:
National Historic Landmark (1965)
National Register of Historic Places (1967)
National Historic Site (1969)
Accessibility:
On-site parking is NOT available; however, street parking is available on Beals Street and nearby (2 hour maximum). Access to the basement Visitor Center and first and second floor rooms of the historic house is available by means of stairs only; wheelchair access is not currently available
Activites:
Educational Programs | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to John F Kennedy National Historic Site
Plane:
Park is located approximately 7.1 miles from Boston Logan International Airport. Estimated driving time is 20 minutes.
Car:
From I-90/Massachusetts Turnpike:
Exit at Allston/Brighton/Cambridge toll station. From Allston/Brighton off-ramp, merge onto Cambridge Street. Follow 3/4 mile. At second stoplight, turn left onto Harvard Street. Follow 3/4 mile across a major intersection with Brighton Avenue & another with Commonwealth Avenue. After several blocks, turn left onto Beals Street. Follow 3/4 block to #83.
From I-95/Rt. 128:
Exit at Route 9/Brookline East. Follow Route 9 (Boylston Street) approximately 5 miles. Follow signs for Harvard Street & continue 1 mile across a major intersection with Beacon Street (Coolidge Corner). After 4 blocks, turn right onto Beals Street. Follow 3/4 block to #83.
Public Transportation
From Downtown Boston by MBTA/Subway:
Take Green Line ("C" - Cleveland Circle) train. Exit at the intersection of Beacon & Harvard Streets (Coolidge Corner). Walk 4 blocks north on Harvard Street. Turn right onto Beals Street. Follow 3/4 block to #83.
Attractions:
John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
Phone:877-616-4599
John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
Museum of Transportation
Phone:617-617-522-6547
Nearby Parks:
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (2.3 miles)
Longfellow National Historic Site (3.3 miles)
Adams National Historical Park (4.4 miles)
Boston African American National Historic Site (3.9 miles)
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (4.4 miles)
Cape Cod National Seashore (100 miles)
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