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Abigail Adams Historical Society, Inc.
North Weymouth, Massachusetts

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 147
Weymouth, MA 02191

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Abigail Smith Adams Birthplace
180 Norton Street
North Weymouth, MA 02191

Phone: 781-335-4205 Birthplace
Web: www.abigailadamsbirthplace.org

Museum Hours

July 1 - Labor Day
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Thursday - Sundayspacer1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May - October
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By appointment.spacer
Calling ahead highly recommended to confirm schedule 781-335-4205spacer

Admissions

$5 Adults
Under 12 $1

Description

The Birthplace of Abigail Smith Adams was built in 1685. Her life began here on November 11, 1744. She was the daughter of Rev. William Smith and Elizabeth Quincy Smith. Stepping into Abigail's "chamber", one can visualize her sitting with quill in hand, writing to her future husband John Adams.

On October 25, 1764, Rev. Smith performed the marriage ceremony between Abigail and her "dearest friend" at her childhood home.

Abigail would go on to become the first wife and mother to U.S. Presidents: John Adams and their son John Quincy Adams. A life time of letter writing between Abigail and John has given us an eyewitness account of the birth of a nation: the United States of America.



History

The Abigail Adams Historical Society purchased the Birthplace in 1947 in order to restore, preserve, and maintain this historical treasure for all to see. It is furnished to depict mid 18th century life, the time Abigail lived in the home.

Services


Gift Shop


Gift Shop on location.

Museum Type

Historic House
Historical Society


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