Journey back to Quincy, just down the road from the Adams’ birthplaces, at Peacefield, and the home of John, Abigail, and John Quincy Adams! Learn about John Adams’ political career, vice presidency and Presidency, his family, and his home!
Make sure to listen toJohn 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 3, “John Adams’ Tomb” for his gravesite!
PeacefieldPeacefield Gardens at PeacefieldIn the flowersFront PorchLove the gardensEntrance HallThe Long or Drawing Room Finely furnished drawing room Portraits of Abigail, John Quincy, and John Library, extending the length of the second floor, and with John’s deskOne of Abigail’s dresses on displayIn the kitchen ParlorAdams ChinaJohn in portrait Busts of the Adamses Peacefield
From My July 2022 Visit!
Peacefield Re-Visit!From the front porchEntrance HallThe Adams Family The Long or Drawing RoomIn the Drawing RoomThe Drawing Room from the side BedroomThe LibraryThe Library Love this roomWhere the different builds met upJohn and Abigail’s Bedroom Brooks Adams’ BedroomParlorAdams National Historical Park from National Park Planner.
Peacefield and Stone Library
Study/Library on second floorDrawing Room
Peacefield, from the National Park Service.
Peacefield from the early 1900s, from Lost New England. John and Abigail Adams, from White House Historical Association.
"We'd like to thank you, Herbert Hoover!" the song goes, the result of a rough Presidency followed by a stellar post-Presidency. Learn about the end of our 31st President's administration, his long retirement, his decline and death, and burial, along with his legacy! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2026/02/03/season-3-episode-31-herbert-hoovers-tomb/Season 1's Herbert Hoover Episode: "Herbert Hoover and West Branch" on his birthplace!Season 2's Herbert Hoover Episode: "Herbert Hoover and Palo Alto" on his homes!Support the showSupport the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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