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= Adams National Historical Park =

​ By: Elizabeth Clark

Location: [|Adams National Historical Park] is located on 135 Adams street in [|Quincy, Massachusetts.] Park Size: The park has an area of 13.82 acres. General Climate: In the summer, Quincy, Massachusetts is fairly warm, with the temperature usually in the 70s. The winter is just as it is in most parts of NE with an average of about 20 degrees. The warmest month of the year in Quincy is July, where the temperature is about 80 degrees and the coldest month is January, with an average temperature of just under 20 degrees. It rains consistently throughout the year, no matter the season, but January is the month with the most precipitation. So, if you were planning on visiting Adams National Historical Park, the best time of year to go would be in the late spring to early summer, or in the fall.

Region of the US: [|Quincy, Massachusetts] is located in the North East region of the United States. It is [|bordered] by Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Massachusetts is a coastal state, so it is also bordered in part by the Atlantic Ocean.

Visitors Per Year: Adams National Historical Park is [|open] from April 19 to November 10 every year. During this time, the park gets approximately 224,880 [|visitors] (as of 2007). They go to see the birthplace of John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and what is believed to be the first presidential library. Most Popular Sites: The most popular sites to [|visit] on the land are the birthplaces of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, the Old House at Peacefield, the Stone Library, and the[|United First Parish Church]. In 1720, John Adams bought a house for himself and his wife, Abigail, where his son, John Quincy Adams (the sixth president of the USA) was born. The Stone Library was built because John Quincy Adams put in his will that he wanted to keep his family’s large literary collection in a fireproof building. Because of Quincy Adams’ wishes, the library was built and is considered to possibly be the first presidential library. The Old House at [|Peacefield] is important because John Adams bought it and moved in with his wife and son (Quincy Adams). They lived there for four generations, and the library is right next door. The United First Parish Church is where both presidents and their wives are entombed, which makes it another great tourist attraction. History: Adams National Historical Park is the birthplace of both former presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams. The area was designated a national historical site on December 9, 1946, and then, a national historical park in 1998. This particular area was protected because it is the birthplace of two of the US presidents, and it is a very historical and educational site. The people most responsible for preserving it are the community members of Quincy, Mass. This park is not really and natural site because most of what there is to see involves the buildings that the Adams’ family owned and built and where they spent their time. Environmental Issues: There are no real environmental problems in the park, but that is because the people in charge of the park’s preservation have a great handle on this particular issue. Adams National Historical Park covers 13 acres of land and borders Boston Harbor. Due to its location and the amount of natural resources the park has, its visitors park in the parking lot and [|travel] on foot or on the trolley provided through the area, which reduces pollution. There is a smoking ban in the park, so this greatly reduces polluting emissions. The park also does not [|allow] pets, in order to keep the area clean and fun for all. Recreational Activities: If you are looking for a fun and educational place to visit, then Adams National Historical Park is the place for you. The park offers guided tours of the houses and buildings, activities for children (such as being “sworn in” as a park ranger), and much more. There are also many nearby attractions such as the [|USS Salem /U.S. Naval Shipbuilding Museum], and [|Adams Academy/Quincy Historical Society]. This is a different type of place to visit for fun. It is educational and can offer the whole family entertainment and intellectual nourishment! 

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