Quincy Historical Society, Massachusetts, United States
4.5 (22 reviews) Spent Ranking #7 in Quincy History Museums
What a Surprise!
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.
Address
8 Adams St Adams Academy Building, Quincy, MA 02169-2002
Mobile
Website
http://quincyhistory.org
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 7:05
User Ratings
4.5 based on (22 reviews)
Reviews
-
5Sisugal 5:00 PM Feb 25, 2013
What a Surprise!
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.
-
4jcdcooks 5:00 PM Oct 2, 2018
colonial history of Quincy,MA 2018
Quincy Historical Society is a great place to stop into when visiting the historical sites in Quincy, MA. It has many historical papers, photos, items that were around back when President John Adams and family were living here. A lot of information to be found.
