Last updated: October 20, 2020
Place
John Adams Birthplace
Quick Facts
Location:
Quincy, MA
Significance:
The Birthplace of John Adams. John Adams spent the formative years in this home. His first law office was in this home as he started his career.
Amenities
6 listed
Benches/Seating, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Public Transit, Trash/Litter Receptacles
John Adams was born in this house on October 30 (October 19 O.S.), 1735. From this country farm, the future lawyer, politician, diplomat, and president learned the values that formed his political career. While living in this property he started a courtship with a woman from Weymouth, Abigail Smith. The John Adams Birthplace is one of the two oldest presidential birthplaces in the nation. The other is the John Quincy Adams Birthplace.
The John Adams Birthplace is open seasonally by guided tour only. Please visit the Adams National Historical Park Recreation.gov webpage for information on the next available tour.
The John Adams Birthplace is open seasonally by guided tour only. Please visit the Adams National Historical Park Recreation.gov webpage for information on the next available tour.