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

Adams National Historical Park

National Historic Site · Massachusetts · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
617-770-1175
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

What's here

Highlights: American Revolution · Birthplace · Colonization and Settlement · Presidents · Wars and Conflicts · American Revolutionary War · Civil War · Women's History

Activities & features: Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Living History · First Person Interpretation · Junior Ranger Program · Park Film · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • A New England "salt-box" style home with wooden siding and trim.
    NPS Photo
  • A New England "salt-box" style house with light gray siding and a beige door.
    NPS Photo
  • A view of Old House at Peace field
    NPS Photo
  • The Paneled Room located inside Old House at Peace field.
    NPS Photo / Betty Brown
  • The Stone Library located outside Old House at Peace field.
    NPS Photo
  • A dark room with tiled floor, filled with chairs and desks, with books lining the walls.
    NPS Photo
  • The gardens located at Old House at Peace field.
    NPS Photo

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12