News Release

Adams National Historical Park News Release

Date: November 18, 2019
Contact: Jessica Pilkington, 617-773-1177

QUINCY, MA – Don’t be alarmed if the John Adams Birthplace looks different this winter! Adams National Historical Park is launching a project to remove and replace the exterior pine clapboards of the John Adams Birthplace. This project is being funded by visitor entrance fees.

The front and west side of the building will be encased so the project can be completed over the winter. In addition to replacing the wooden clapboards, a vapor barrier will be installed to protect the original wooden features. Once completed, the historic fabric and features of the John Adams Birthplace will be retained and ready to greet visitors! Work is expected to continue through the winter.

About Adams National Historical Park
Adams National Historical Park includes the birthplaces of the second and sixth presidents of the United States, John Adams and John Quincy Adams, along with the Old House at Peace field, home to both presidents and four generations of their distinguished family. During the open season, May 1 through October 31, tickets to the historic homes can be purchased at the Visitor Center located at 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA.