National Historical Park · Massachusetts, United States
Adams National Historical Park
Adams National Historical Park is a national historical park in Massachusetts, United States, covering 23.8 acres (9.6 ha), established in 1946.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 23.8 acres (9.6 ha) |
| Established | 1946 |
| Coordinates | 42.2564° N, 71.0114° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Adams National Historical Park
Adams National Historical Park, formerly Adams National Historic Site, in Quincy, Massachusetts, preserves the homes of United States presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, U.S. envoy to Great Britain, Charles Francis Adams, and of writers and historians Henry Adams and Brooks Adams. The national historical park's eleven buildings tell the story of five generations of the Adams family (from 1720 to 1927) including presidents, first ladies, envoys, historians, writers, and family members who supported and contributed to their success.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 7.3 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 42.4 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 88.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Adams National Historical Park?
Adams National Historical Park is in Massachusetts, United States (42.2564° N, 71.0114° W).
When was Adams National Historical Park established?
Adams National Historical Park was established in 1946, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Adams National Historical Park?
Adams National Historical Park covers 23.8 acres (9.6 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/adam/ — Official park page.