4.5USS Salem & United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum(73 reviews) - Great museum ship for naval history buffs Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 14, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
Quincy’s proud shipbuilding history comes to life aboard this Cold War-era heavy cruiser. Berthed at her home port, the former Fore River Shipyard, the USS Salem serves as home to the “Kilroy Was Here" catchphrase and the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum. Onboard exhibits feature memorabilia of over 100 U.S. Naval Cruisers including the City’s namesake U.S.S. Quincy and U.S.S. Newport News, a Military Weapons Display and Archives, and Model Ships collection.See more..
My husband and I stopped here not really sure where we were going in Quincy, and I am sure glad we did! It is a very neat, local Historical Society that is housed in an old boys school where John Hancock was raised. We learned A LOT about the Adam's and the Quincy Adam's--including many artifacts and clothing from the family. There is even a Revolutionary-style chair owned by Abigail herself....I thought that to be something only the Smithsonian had. Aside from the very-well laid out museum, we found out the many well-known, national businesses were started in Quincy. (I'll let everyone find out for themselves which ones!) The ship-building history of Quincy was interesting too. Well done! Be sure to visit the small git shop. Free, but a donation is happily accepted.See more..
5.0Quincy Homestead(3 reviews) - Informative and fun. Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The Homestead served as a home for five generations of Quincys, one of the leading families of Massachusetts. Their progeny include President John Quincy Adams and Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes. Leading up to the American Revolution, the residence was a meeting place for many American Patriots such as John Adams, Josiah Quincy and John Hancock.See more..
