JFK’s parents never expected that their second son would grow up to be president. Yet in his birthplace home he learned values that inspired a life in public service. His mother, Rose Kennedy, recreated her family’s first home to share her memories of those early years with visitors. We commemorate not only his early life, but the ideas and principles he left behind.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site reopens for our visitation season on May 29, 2025! Learn more about our schedule here.
Explore our new staff-authored articles on JFK and the Space Race, a 1975 firebombing, and the history of Irish immigration in Boston.
Learn about President Kennedy and the site through our film.
Take a virtual tour of 83 Beals Street, the neighborhood where the president grew up, or the Boston community that shaped his ancestors!
Dive deeper into Kennedy topics.
Interested in a Volunteer-In-Parks (VIP position) or unpaid student internship? We currently have two opportunities available - apply today!
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Last updated: April 30, 2025
