John Adams Birthplace

The John Adams Birthplace is a wooden colonial residence featuring a saltbox design with red exterior walls and a central chimney beneath steeply pitched roofs. The structure stands as a National Historic Landmark preserved within a larger historical park.

Built in 1681, the house became the birthplace of John Adams on October 30, 1735, who later served as the nation's second president. The residence survived the centuries and remained in its original location throughout American history.

The home reflects how the Adams family shared their values of learning and service through everyday life within these rooms. Visitors can see the modest spaces where such principles took shape and were passed down.

The site offers guided tours from April through November, starting at the Visitor Center on Hancock Street where you can pick up information. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the grounds include several historic buildings to explore at your own pace.

The home is one of only two surviving birthplaces of eighteenth-century U.S. presidents that remain in their original locations. This rarity makes it a valuable window into the early years of the presidency and draws visitors seeking direct connections to that era.