John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Photograph of the birthplace of John F. Kennedy on Beals st. in Brookline, MA NPS Photo

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site

National Historic Site · Massachusetts · National Park Service

JFK’s parents never expected that their second son would grow up to be president. Yet in his birthplace home he learned values that inspired a life in public service. His mother, Rose Kennedy, recreated her family’s first home to share her memories of those early years with visitors. We commemorate not only his early life, but the ideas and principles he left behind.

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Phone
617-566-7937
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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Things to do

Highlights: Birthplace · Immigration · Monuments and Memorials · Presidents · Urban America · Women's History

Activities & features: Guided Tours · Junior Ranger Program · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • Room with white wicker furniture, including bassinet and rocking chair. Long white baby dress hangs.
    NPS / Robert Perron
  • Dining room with oval dining table with six place settings of silver and fine china.
    NPS / Robert Perron

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