The Birthplaces of Presidents John Adams (right) and John Quincy Adams (left)

National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

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Info

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.

Park Photos

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

Credit: NPS Photo

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 house with light gray siding and a beige door.
A view of 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.
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.

Activities

Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Living History
First Person Interpretation
Junior Ranger Program
Bookstore and Park Store
Park Film
Shopping

Fees

Passes

Operating Hours

The Visitor Center is open 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Mondays through Fridays. The Visitor Center is closed Saturdays and Sundays. The Visitor Center is closed on wintertime federal holidays, except for Presidents Day.

DayHours
Friday
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
Closed
Thursday
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday
11:00AM - 4:00PM

The historic homes are closed for the winter season. The historic homes are expected to reopen in late spring/early summer.

DayHours
Friday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed

The park grounds are open daily sunrise to sunset.

DayHours
Friday
Sunrise to Sunset
Monday
Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday
Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday
Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday
Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday
Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday
Sunrise to Sunset

Weather info

Be prepared for hot, humid weather during the summer months. The historic homes are not air conditioned. While the visitor center remains open all year, the historic homes are generally closed from approximately November 1 through April 30. Winters in New England often feature low temperatures and snowy/icy conditions. Please exercise caution when visiting the park. The Visitor Center may close during inclement weather.