The Old House at Peacefield
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The Old House at Peace field was a great presidential historic site. Home to two presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. The tour does good job discussing the Adams family personal history in the house. Several artifacts that belong to John and John Quincy Adams are in the house. The Stone Library is also on the property. The library contains more than 6,000 books collected by John Quincy Adams. The garden and grounds that surround the house are also very nice. This house was the second of the stops on tour ticket. Ticket price is very good as you get to see and tour three different houses that belonged to the Adams family. Rangers did a very nice job at this historic and at John Adams birthplace historic site. The Visitor Center for the Adams National Park is not within walking distance for either the houses. You should plan to drive from house to house if there is no transportation offered by the park. Make sure to reserve your tickets through the park ahead of time.
Ryan MazierskiRyan Mazierski
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The Old House at Peacefield was a home that John and Abigail Adams bought after their time in Europe. After living in huge, extravagant homes in Europe they knew they couldn’t live in their small homes in Quincy. This is the home where our second president, John Adams, died on July 4, 1826. It was exactly 50 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Our third president, Thomas Jefferson, died on that same day, miles away in Monticello, Virginia.
Matt LopezMatt Lopez
40
Definitely one of the better attractions in Quincy. The tour guide provided valuable information and insight to the history of the estate, and the many notable figures who have called the place home. The gardens on the outside match the name of the manor, creating a peaceful and calming atmosphere. To roam around the gardens are free, but a tour is required to get into the house. Overall a very pleasant and informative experience. Definitely recommend getting a tour!
Greater NethlandGreater Nethland
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This was the home of our 2nd President John Adams. Adams and his wife Abigail moved there after they had lived in Britain as he was the 1st ambassador. He was in the garden when he found out that he won the election as our 2nd president of the U.S. Abigail died here in 1818, and on July 4th, 1826 (exactly 50 years to the day of the signing of the Declaration of independence), John Adams passed away only hours after Thomas Jefferson.
Jason RossJason Ross
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The home and library are beautiful! The furnishings actually belonged to the Adams family. The upholstery looks to be in excellent condition ... they obviously did not have a cat (lol). I wish there was an extended tour where one can actually make thorough observations and hear more information and personal stories about the people who lived there. The tour guide was excellent. I would give her an A+.
Diana Bailey-KentDiana Bailey-Kent
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This house and garden are part of three separate sites related to the Adams presidents. You need to go to the Presidential National Historic Park (down the road) to get the junior ranger book and see a well-done movie about the family. And if you want to tour the houses, you need to make reservations ONLINE IN ADVANCE or you can only tour the grounds.
Stacy MastroliaStacy Mastrolia
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Nearby Attractions Of The Old House at Peacefield
Planet Fitness
Toodie's Fine Jewelry
The Galleria at Presidents Place
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Quincy/Boston
Adams National Historical Park
Alpha Omega Hobby
Merrymount Park
Thomas Crane Public Library
Ashlar Park
United First Parish Church
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1250 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169
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(617) 770-1175
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Peacefield, also called Peace field or Old House, is a historic home formerly owned by the Adams family of Quincy, Massachusetts. It was the home of United States Founding Father and U.S. president John Adams and First Lady Abigail Adams, and of U.S. president John Quincy Adams and his First Lady, Louisa Adams.
attractions: Planet Fitness, Toodie's Fine Jewelry, The Galleria at Presidents Place, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Quincy/Boston, Adams National Historical Park, Alpha Omega Hobby, Merrymount Park, Thomas Crane Public Library, Ashlar Park, United First Parish Church, restaurants: Sher-A-Punjab, Fowler House Cafe, Craig's Cafe, Rozafa Mediterranean Bistro, Gunther Tooties, Crush Pizza, The Early American, Masons Steakhouse, TBaar, Presidential Pub
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