City of Quincy Welcome Center - 1259 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA, 02169
Phone: 617-471-1700
Discover 10 Historic Landmarks that Shaped a Nation
Step back into America’s founding era with Discover Quincy’s Historic Landmarks on the Presidents Trail, a 2.7-mile journey that celebrates the legacy of Massachusetts’ Revolutionary and Presidential history—perfect for MA250. The trail connects 10 remarkable sites, from the colonial-era Hancock Cemetery to the stately Peace Field, home to generations of the Adams family. Explore the birthplaces of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, stand where Abigail Adams and young John Quincy watched Charlestown burn during the Battle of Bunker Hill, and visit the Church of the Presidents, final resting place of two Presidents and First Ladies. Walk, drive, or split the trail into three sections using the online map—each step offers a vivid encounter with the nation’s beginnings.
