Special Event

Event

Presidents' Day Week: Setting Sail

Adams National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program

Description

Did you know John Adams is sometimes called the father of the U.S. Navy? Learn about the creation of the navy and design your own ship during this free, child-friendly program at the Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center.

This program is part of the Presidents’ Day and February School Vacation Week Traveling with the Adamses series of events. 

Coloring pages and Junior Ranger activity books will be available for visitors throughout the week.

Presidents’ Day week is an ideal time for fourth graders to pick up their free Every Kid Outdoors pass at the Visitor Center. With this pass, fourth graders can bring all children under 16 and up to three adults to visit national parks, lands, and waters for free!

The Visitor Center, located at 1250 Hancock Street in the heart of Quincy, is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday during the winter season. The historic homes remain closed for the season and are anticipated to open in May. For information regarding tours and programming, visit the park website.

Reservation or Registration: No