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John F. Kennedy National Historic Site
John F. Kennedy NHS preserves the birthplace of America's 35th president. In 1967, the president's mother returned here, where Kennedy spent his boyhood, and restored the house to her recollection of its 1917 appearance. Each year, thousands of visitors join NPS staff to share Mrs. Kennedy's memories in a tour of the house and neighborhood that, in her words, hold "many happy memories."
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Use Your Cell Phone to Tour the John F. Kennedy Birthplace
Visitors to the John F. Kennedy NHS are invited to step back in time to 1917 and share Mrs. Rose Kennedy's memories of her family's early home via a cell phone audio tour. A virtual tour that includes the same recorded audio by Mrs. Rose Kennedy and accompanying images is available online. Cell phone tours are free. Normal usage rates apply. To access the audio tour dial 617-992-9172. To take a virtual tour online click here.
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Visitor Season Ended on Halloween, October 31, 2011
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site closed for the season following a special Halloween event on Monday, October 31. The site will be closed from November 1, 2011 until May 2012. The site will reopen on May 20, 2012.
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John F. Kennedy NHS Recognized 48th Anniversary of JFK Assassination
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site opened to the public on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 in recognition of President John F. Kennedy and the 48th anniversary of his assassination. The site opened on Tuesday, November 22 from 10:00 AM until 4:30 PM, with free admission for all. National Park Rangers held a brief memorial ceremony outside the house at 1:00 PM. Guided house tours were offered throughout the day.
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Tea and Politics
Before campaign fundraising dinners, there were campaign teas. For 1952 Senatorial candidate John F. Kennedy, they made the difference. Hosted by Mrs. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, these teas provided women voters the opportunity to meet the candidate and his mother. In a close election, every vote counts, and these women helped Kennedy gain office. In recognition of Mrs. Kennedy’s role in her son’s victory, the park marked the 120th birthday of the president’s mother with special programming. Click here to learn more.
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Write to
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
83 Beals Street
Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
E-mail Us
Phone
Visitor Information
(617) 566-7937
Fax
(617) 730-9884
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Climate
New England enjoys four distinct seasons, and the weather is known for being highly variable. Summers can be pleasant or hot and humid, and winter can be moderate, or frigid and snowy. Dressing in layers is advisable, as the temperature can drop significantly from day to night, even in the summer, and breezes can be chilly.
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As a child, Jack was sick a lot. He escaped his sick-bed by reading adventure books. Through reading, he developed a vivid imagination that he drew on as president to create the Peace Corps, launch the space race, & mold a sweeping Civil Rights Bill. As president, how would you use YOUR imagination?
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Last Updated: January 12, 2012 at 15:00 MST |
