Join the National Park Service at Adams National Historical Park for special programming commemorating the bicentennial of the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson and the end of the Revolutionary Era 50 years after American Independence.
10:30 a.m. – John Adams and Thomas Jefferson: Parallel Lives, Parallel Deaths outdoor ranger talk
11 a.m. – “They Yet Live, and Live Forever” guided tour of Peace field
11:15 a.m. – Mourning Adams and Jefferson outdoor ranger talk
12 p.m. – John Adams’s Final Journey ranger-guided walks
12:30 p.m. – Hallowed Ground ranger-led tour of Hancock Cemetery
12:30 p.m. – John Adams and Thomas Jefferson: Parallel Lives, Parallel Deaths outdoor ranger talk
1 p.m. – “They Yet Live, and Live Forever” guided tour of Peace field
1:15 p.m. – Mourning Adams and Jefferson outdoor ranger talk
2 p.m. – John Adams’s Final Journey ranger-guided walks
2:30 p.m. – Hallowed Ground ranger-led tour of Hancock Cemetery
2:30 p.m. – John Adams and Thomas Jefferson: Parallel Lives, Parallel Deaths outdoor ranger talk
3 p.m. – “They Yet Live, and Live Forever” guided tour of Peace field (Saturday only)
3 p.m. – Cosmic Coincidence: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson at United First Parish Church (Sunday only)
3:15 p.m. – Mourning Adams and Jefferson outdoor ranger talk
Unless otherwise noted, the NPS is hosting all End of the Revolutionary Erea events outdoors on the grounds of the Old House at Peace field, located at 135 Adams Street, Quincy, MA. Limited seating will be provided, but visitors are welcome to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets.
Visitors should park at the Visitor Center at 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, and may walk or ride the park trolley 0.5 miles to Peace field. Limited street parking will be available at Peace field along Adams Street. The Visitor Center and the Old House at Peace field are accessible by the MBTA Red Line via the Quincy Center station (0.5 miles). Visitors should leave ample time to travel between park sites.
Other than the guided tours of Peace field at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., these special talks and walks are free to attend and do not require reservations. Reservations for the special guided tour of Peace field and other guided tours are required for all visitors (adults, including passholders, and children) and may be obtained in person at the Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the tour. You must have a daily park entrance pass, an annual park entrance pass, or a valid Interagency pass or to enter the park’s historic buildings in addition to any tour reservations you make. You can purchase entrance passes in person at the Visitor Center. Self-guided tours of the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill are also available and do not require reservations, only entrance passes.
There are no restroom facilities available in the historic buildings. You cannot bring large bags (over 9″ x 11″ x 5″), luggage or strollers in the historic buildings and there are no locker facilities available. Bags may not be left unattended on park grounds or with park staff. The historic buildings are not temperature controlled, so expect hot and humid conditions over the summer. You cannot vape or smoke on park property. Food and drinks are not allowed in the historic buildings.
Schedule and availability are subject to change. These events may be modified or cancelled due to inclement weather or unsafe conditions. Alerts and updates will be posted on the park website.
Learn more about upcoming events for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/250-anniversary.htm.
