https://www.nps.gov/jofi News releases from John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-reopens-soon-for-2025-visitor-season.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:03:00 EST The site will reopen May 29, 2025 with an array of visitation opportunities. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-reopens-soon-for-2025-visitor-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-site-closes-soon-for-2024-visitor-season.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:07:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site will close for the 2024 visitor season on October 27. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-site-closes-soon-for-2024-visitor-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2022-07-18-offsite-summer-programs.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:35:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site in Brookline is pleased to offer an array of offsite programs to continue public engagement throughout the summer of 2022, while remaining closed for renovations and needed maintenance. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2022-07-18-offsite-summer-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/jill-trebbe-selected-as-site-manager-at-frederick-law-olmsted-and-john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-sites.htm Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:09:00 EST Acting Superintendent Chris Beagan selected Jill Trebbe as the new Site Manager at John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site and Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, effective June 19, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/jill-trebbe-selected-as-site-manager-at-frederick-law-olmsted-and-john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-sites.htm https://www.nps.gov/long/learn/news/talya-housman-selected-as-museum-technician.htm Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:25:00 EST Site Manager Chris Beagan selected Talya Housman as the new Museum Technician at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site and John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, effective October 25, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/long/learn/news/talya-housman-selected-as-museum-technician.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/eks100.htm Thu, 27 May 2021 09:28:00 EST On July 10, 2021, JFK NHS will honor Eunice Kennedy Shriver on the 100th anniversary of her birth with a virtual presentation. The celebration will premiere at 7:00 p.m. EDT. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/eks100.htm https://www.nps.gov/long/learn/news/kate-hanson-plass-selected-as-archivist-at-long-and-jofi.htm Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:00:00 EST Site Manager Chris Beagan selected Kate Hanson Plass as the new Archivist at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site and John F. Kennedy National Historic Site. Hanson Plass begins her new role on March 14, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/long/learn/news/kate-hanson-plass-selected-as-archivist-at-long-and-jofi.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/halloween-2020.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:12:00 EST Looking for something fun, free, and fantastic to do with family and friends for Halloween? Why not join Frederick Law Olmsted and John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Sites in Brookline, and Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site in Cambridge for some weird, fun, and spooky activities. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/halloween-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/brookline-booksmith-and-john-fitzgerald-kennedy-nhs-to-host-virtual-event-with-historian-and-author-dr-fredrik-logevall-for-release-of-his-new-biography-jfk-coming-of-age-in-the-american-century-1917-1956.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:37:00 EST On Sat, Sep 26, 2020, at 7:00 PM EDT, join Dr. Fredrik Logevall for a virtual discussion of his new biography “JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956.” Moderated by Dr. Seth Blumenthal. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/brookline-booksmith-and-john-fitzgerald-kennedy-nhs-to-host-virtual-event-with-historian-and-author-dr-fredrik-logevall-for-release-of-his-new-biography-jfk-coming-of-age-in-the-american-century-1917-1956.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-nhs-closed-to-visitation-for-2020-season.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:24:00 EST Due to renovations and exhibit maintenance, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site will remain closed in 2020. Renovations are expected to be completed by late Spring 2021. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-nhs-closed-to-visitation-for-2020-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-site-marks-the-end-of-its-50th-season.htm Wed, 16 Oct 2019 07:10:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site’s 2019 visitor season ends on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-site-marks-the-end-of-its-50th-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-site-celebrates-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-moon-landing.htm Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:49:00 EST July 20, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, in which President Kennedy's dream of putting an American on the moon was realized. To honor this historic occasion, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site will offer special programs on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-site-celebrates-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-moon-landing.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/tourism-to-john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-site-creates-2-0-million-in-annual-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 06 Jun 2019 11:01:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 24,100 visitors to John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site in 2018 spent $1.4 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 19 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $2.0 million. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/tourism-to-john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-site-creates-2-0-million-in-annual-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-site-opens-for-the-2019-season.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:53:00 EST Press Release for 2019 Opening. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-site-opens-for-the-2019-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-site-visitor-season-ends-on-sunday-october-28-2018.htm Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:58:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site (NHS) will close for the season on Sunday, October 28. The site will participate in the annual Beals Street Halloween event on Wednesday, October 31. From November 2018 to May 2019, the site will be closed; with tours offered Monday-Friday by appointment only. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/john-fitzgerald-kennedy-national-historic-site-visitor-season-ends-on-sunday-october-28-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/nps-celebrates-rosemary-kennedy-s-100th-birthday-at-her-birthplace.htm Wed, 22 Aug 2018 06:00:00 EST On Thursday, September 13, 2018, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site will celebrate Rose Marie “Rosemary” Kennedy’s 100th birthday. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/nps-celebrates-rosemary-kennedy-s-100th-birthday-at-her-birthplace.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/november-22-2017.htm Tue, 07 Nov 2017 05:32:00 EST November 22, 2017 Press Release https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/november-22-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/may-29-celebration.htm Wed, 17 May 2017 10:48:00 EST Events taking place in Brookline on May 29 to mark the JFK Centennial. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/may-29-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2017-season-begins.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2017 08:27:00 EST Information about the 2017 visitor season. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2017-season-begins.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/jfk-100-press-release.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:18:00 EST Press release of events for the centennial of JFK's birth. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/jfk-100-press-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2016-opening-day.htm Wed, 04 May 2016 11:54:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site opens for the summer season on May 21, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2016-opening-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/day-of-remembrance-2015.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:11:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site will open November 22, 2015, to reflect on the life and legacy of John F. Kennedy. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/day-of-remembrance-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rose-kennedy-birthday-2015.htm Sat, 11 Jul 2015 06:28:00 EST On Wednesday, July 22, 2015, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site (NHS) honors the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy by offering special programs and tours led by National Park Service Rangers and staff from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission to the site and to all programs is free. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rose-kennedy-birthday-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2015openingday.htm Wed, 06 May 2015 10:37:00 EST John F. Kennedy National Historic Site will reopen to the public for the summer season May 23, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2015openingday.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/memorial-2014.htm Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:32:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site opens November 22-23, 2014, to reflect on the life and legacy of John F. Kennedy. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/memorial-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2014-halloween-celebration.htm Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:38:00 EST John F. Kennedy National Historic Site ended its 2014 visitor season with a community Halloween celebration. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2014-halloween-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2014-end-of-season.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2014 11:53:00 EST The John F. Kennedy National Historic Site will end its 2014 season with a Halloween celebration. The site will close following the celebration, and will reopen to the public in May 2015. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2014-end-of-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/jfkfieldday.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2014 11:37:00 EST Join us for a Field Day for teens ages 13-16 and learn about the importance of competition and athletics in Kennedy Family! https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/jfkfieldday.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rfkbday2014recap.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2014 10:53:00 EST On July 20, rangers and visitors celebrated the 124th birthday of Rose Kennedy, with a variety of activities. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rfkbday2014recap.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rfk124.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:10:00 EST On Sunday, July 20, 2014, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site(NHS) honors the 124th anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy by offering special programs and tours led by National Park Service Rangers from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rfk124.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2014-birthday-weekend.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2014 05:46:00 EST We celebrated John F. Kennedy's 97 birthday with a variety of special events. Read more about our celebration here. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2014-birthday-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/opening-day-2014.htm Wed, 26 Mar 2014 06:16:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, located at 83 Beals Street in Brookline, Massachusetts, reopens to visitors for the summer season on Thursday, May 22, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/opening-day-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/jr-ranger-2014.htm Thu, 20 Mar 2014 06:02:00 EST Join John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site and Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site in Brookline and Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site in Cambridge to celebrate National Junior Ranger Day. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/jr-ranger-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/ndm2013recap.htm Sun, 24 Nov 2013 12:34:00 EST Over 1000 visitors joined Park Rangers and volunteers at the John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the National Day of Mourning last weekend. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/ndm2013recap.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/ndm2013.htm Thu, 07 Nov 2013 12:00:00 EST Brookline, Mass. – John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site (NHS) will open to the public on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, 2013 in recognition of President John F. Kennedy and the 50th anniversary of the 1963 National Day of Mourning following his assassination in Dallas, TX. The site will open both days from 9:30 AM until 4:00 PM, with free admission for all. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/ndm2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/reopening.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2013 13:00:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site re-opened to visitors October 17 following the closure since October 1 due to the lapse in Congressional appropriations. The site will close for the season November 2, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/reopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/emkevent.htm Sat, 03 Aug 2013 14:19:00 EST Join us as we celebrate the remarkable lives of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Senator Edward Kennedy and pay tribute to the Kennedy family’s enduring legacy of service. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/emkevent.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rfk-bday2013.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2013 08:30:00 EST The John F. Kennedy NationaLHistoric Site celebrated Rose Kennedy's birthday on July 22 with a visit from author Barbara Perry and a special exhibit. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rfk-bday2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/political-matriarch.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:03:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site welcomes Barbara Perry, senior fellow at the University of Virginia, to speak about her new book, Rose Kennedy: The Life and Times of a Political Matriarch, on July 21. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/political-matriarch.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/birthday-2013.htm Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:58:00 EST The John F. Kennedy National Historic Site celebrated John F. Kennedy's birthday and the beginning of the summer season on May 25-26. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/birthday-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/saint-aidans-presentation.htm Fri, 31 May 2013 06:00:00 EST Join the National Park Service, Brookline Historical Society and the Campaign to Preserve Saint Saint Aidan's for presentation on the significance of this Catholic church to Brookline. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/saint-aidans-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/new-season-2013.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 12:18:00 EST John F. Kennedy National Historic Site opens for its 2013 summer season on May 22 with a new color. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/new-season-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2013-conference.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:23:00 EST Teachers and librarians join Civil Rights Movement activists and award winning authors for a day of learning and discussion about the Civil Rights Movement in the classroom. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2013-conference.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2013-national-junior-ranger-day.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:03:00 EST Join us and our sister sites, Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site and Longfellow House-George Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site for a full day of fun for everyone from age 5 to the young at heart. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/2013-national-junior-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/poems-to-learn-by-heart.htm Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:56:00 EST Caroline Kennedy will speak about her new book March 28 at Coolidge Corner Theatre at 6pm. Before the event, John F. Kennedy NHS will be open for tours from 1pm-4pm. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/poems-to-learn-by-heart.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/clr-lecture.htm Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:26:00 EST Learn more about the historic Brookline neighborhood of Coolidge Corner and John F. Kennedy’s birthplace at 83 Beals street, as the Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation presents their recently published report on the area. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/clr-lecture.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/day-of-mourning-12.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:00:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site commemorated the 49th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning on November 25th with a wreath laying ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/day-of-mourning-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/fall12.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:29:00 EST Join Rangers as we celebrate Halloween and the close of our 2012 visitor season, Wednesday, October 31. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/fall12.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/founders-day-12.htm Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:00:00 EST Rangers and visitors celebrated the 96th birthday of the National Park Service last Saturday. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/founders-day-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/founders12.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:01:00 EST Celebrate the National Park Service's 96th Birthday with special programs for children and adults. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/founders12.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/refk-bday.htm Sun, 29 Jul 2012 04:00:00 EST Rangers and visitors celebrated Mrs. Kennedy's 122nd birthday last Sunday. If you couldn't attend the celebrations, here's what you missed! https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/refk-bday.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rose-kennedy-birthday-12.htm Mon, 09 Jul 2012 04:00:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy commemorates the birthday of the president's mother, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy on July 22, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rose-kennedy-birthday-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/95-birthday.htm Sat, 09 Jun 2012 05:53:00 EST John F. Kennedy National Historic Site celebrated his 95th birthday in style last weekend. Read more about the celebrations here. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/95-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/95th-birthday.htm Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 EST The John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site will host a variety of events to honor Kennedy’s 95th birthday. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/95th-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/jr-ranger-day-2012-recap.htm Wed, 02 May 2012 11:56:00 EST Famlies from the Boston area traveled to the John Fizgerald Kennedy National Historic Site to celebrate National Junior Ranger Day on April 28. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/jr-ranger-day-2012-recap.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/kennedy-brothers-speak.htm Wed, 02 May 2012 08:00:00 EST On May 29, North Hill will present a program entitled, “The Kennedy Brothers Speak” in honor of John Fitzgerald Kenney’s 95th birthday. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/kennedy-brothers-speak.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2012.htm Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:19:00 EST Kids ages 5-12 and the young at heart are invited to join John F Kennedy National Historic Site for a fun-filled day of Junior Ranger Activities. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/news-releases.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:48:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site and Brookline Booksmith welcome Chris Matthews to JFK’s hometown, Saturday, March 24, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/news-releases.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/seasonend.htm Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:23:00 EST John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site (NHS) will close for the season following a special Halloween event on Monday, October 31. The site will be closed from November 1, 2011 until May 2012. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/seasonend.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rosefkennedybirthday.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:49:00 EST On July 23, 2011 John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site will celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy by offering special programs and tours led by National Park Service Rangers from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rosefkennedybirthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rose-kennedy-birthday.htm Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:09:00 EST On July 23, 2011 John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site will celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy by offering special programs and tours. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/rose-kennedy-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/celltour.htm Sun, 15 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Brookline, MA – John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, invites you to step back into 1917 and share Mrs. Rose Kennedy’s memories of her family’s early home via your cell phone. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/celltour.htm https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/opening.htm Tue, 10 May 2011 20:00:00 EST John F. Kennedy NHS opens for the 2011 Season on Sunday, May 22, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/jofi/learn/news/opening.htm