Season 3, Episode 2-John Adams’ Tomb

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Season 3, Episode 2: John Adams’ Tomb

Largely overshadowed by his more famous predecessor and successor, John Adams has a striking gravesite, today resting beside his famous wife and son! Learn about John Adams’ post-Presidency, his decline and death, his funeral, gravesite, and more!

Make sure to listen to John Adams’ “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “John Adams and Braintree” for his birthplace!

Also, listen to John Adams’ “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “John Adams and Peacefield” for his home!

Visitors Program at United First Parish Church.

John Quincy Adams letter on his parent’s tomb from WickedLocal.com.

John Adams’ death in John Adams (miniseries).

From My Summer 2022 Visit!

From My Summer 2017 Visit!

John Adams’ Original Gravesite

Postcard of John Adams’ crypt, early 20th century.

John Adams Tomb: United First Parish Church, 1306 Hancock Street, Quincy, Massachusetts.

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Recommended Reading for John Adams

David McCullough, John Adams.
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