National Parks / Adams National Historical Park
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park — MA
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation.
Current Alerts
- Park ClosureUpcoming Site Closure – Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill
Starting August 24, the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces) will close for construction on a major cultural landscape project. The entire site will be inaccessible from August 24 through the remainder of the tour season. The Visitor Center and Peace field remain open and accessible.
More info → - InformationGroup Reservations
Groups of 11 or more people should contact the Visitor Center at [email protected] or 617-770-1175 at least two weeks in advance to arrange their visit.
- Park ClosureBag Policy
Bags larger than 9"x11"x5" are not permitted in the historic homes. The park does not have storage lockers for these items. Bags may not be left unattended and cannot be left with park staff. Anyone carrying a bag larger than 9"x11"x5" will not be admitted into the historic homes.
- Information2026 Tour Season
Visit https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/2026-tour-season.htm for details on the 2026 tour season, including operating hours and tour offerings. The Visitor Center is open 9am-5pm Wednesdays-Sundays. The historic homes are open Wednesdays-Sundays. Entrance fees required for entry into historic homes. Guided tour reservations are available first-come, first-served on the day of the tour at the Visitor Center. Reservations not required for self-guided tours.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- National Park Week: Dogs, Cats, and... Alligators? - Presidential PetsWed Aug 26 2026
- National Park Week: Happy 80th Birthday, Adams NHP!Thu Aug 27 2026
- National Park Week: Stories of Service to the NationFri Aug 28 2026
- National Park Week: Digging HistorySat Aug 29 2026
- National Park Week: Junior Ranger Day – Revolutionary Junior RangersSun Aug 30 2026