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Adams Farm at Penn's Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces)
141 Franklin Street Quincy, MA 02169 Old House at Peace field 135 Adams St. Quincy, MA 02169 Visitor Center 1250 Hancock St. Quincy, MA 02169 Traveling on U.S. Interstate 93, take exit 7 - Route 3 South to Braintree and Cape Cod. Take the first exit off Route 3 south - exit 42. Follow signs toward Quincy Center. Continue straight on Burgin Parkway through seven traffic lights. At the eighth traffic light, turn right onto Dimmock Street. After one block, turn right onto Hancock Street. The National Park Service Visitor Center, located at 1250 Hancock Street, is on your left. Validated parking is in the Presidents Place garage, 44 Saville Avenue. Be prepared for hot, humid weather. 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. Entrance Fee (Standard Entrance Pass)
Other Entrance Passes
Adams National Historical Park Visitor CenterThe Visitor Center is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesdays through Sundays. The Visitor Center is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Public WiFi is not available.
In Quincy, cellular service is widely available, and visitors can generally expect reliable coverage from most major carriers. However, please note that the Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center does not offer public Wi-Fi. For internet access, many nearby businesses, restaurants, libraries, and public spaces in Quincy may provide free Wi-Fi for visitors. We recommend checking with local establishments or using mobile data for connectivity during your visit. 
Adams National Historical Park became part of the National Park Service in 1946 to commemorate the distinguished men and women of the Adams family who dedicated their lives to the development and service of the United States. The thirteen-acre park comprises the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill (the John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces), the Old House at Peace field, and the Stone Library. The park’s visitor center is located in Quincy Center and sits halfway between the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill and the Old House at Peace field. You can reserve a tour for the Old House at Peace field and Stone Library, join us for a self-guided visit at the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill, or reserve an extended full park tour of all of these locations for a longer Adams experience. Entrance passes are required to enter the park’s historic buildings and are separate from tour reservations. Tours can be reserved online in advance at recreation.gov or in-person on the day of your visit at the park’s visitor center. |
Last updated: June 3, 2025