Hi All,
In Quincy, MA we visited the birthplace and home of John Adams and four generations of his family including John Quincy Adams, his oldest son and sixth President.
Even though we have lived most of our lives within an hours drive of this place, we had never before visited. Roberta and Elliot had been here before.
An excellent 25 min movie in the Visitor Center tells about the lives of the Adams family and their dedication to public service.
We then walked to several nearby sites including the Old House at Peace Field
The stone library
with its magnificent collection of books and family letters
The adjacent Carriage House from 1873
This statue of Abigail Adams and John Quincy adjacent to the United First Parish Church
where two US Presidents and their wives are buried
Unfortunately, the buildings do not open until April 19th. The ranger told us that visitation has skyrocketed since the PBS movie about John Adams aired several years ago.
Sandy & Carl
Sandy & Carl
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Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone
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