Peacefields, the Adams' "Old House"

John Adams retired to his farm called Peacefields, and lived with his beloved wife Abigail Adams in the Old House, which had been built in 1731.

Their son John Quincy Adams, sixth president of the United States, lived here with his wife, First Lady Louisa Catherine Adams as well.

They were followed in residency by other distinguished members of the family, including Charles Francis Adams, United States Ministery (ambassador) to Great Britain during the American Civil War; and literary men Henry Adams (as in The Education of Henry Adams) and Brooks Adams.

The house was occupied by the Adams family from 1788 to 1927.

The Stone Library (1873) next to the Old House has the Adams' collection of 14,000 books.

The grounds are open to all. The Old House and Stone Library are open by guided tour during the National Park's season (more...).

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