Peacefield (The Old House at Peace field)

Peacefield (The Old House at Peace field) is a Georgian house in Quincy, Massachusetts. Built in 1731, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by National Park Service.

Location: 135 Adams Street, Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Quincy
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1220, SRC-1221
• Built in 1731
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1220, SRC-1222, SRC-3259
• Architectural style: Georgian
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1223, SRC-1222, SRC-6125, SRC-6126, SRC-9262
• Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; National Historical Park
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1223, SRC-1224, SRC-3259
• Owned by National Park Service
  confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1225, SRC-1222, SRC-3260, SRC-6127, SRC-6128, SRC-9263

Evidence & sources

• SRC-1220 — NPS — Old House at Peace field (Adams National Historical Park) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1221 — Discover Quincy — Adams National Historical Park, Peace Field, The Summer White House (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1222 — Lost New England — Peacefield, Quincy, Mass (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1223 — Wikipedia — Adams National Historical Park (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1224 — NPS — Adams National Historical Park (History & Culture) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1225 — NPS — Adams National Historical Park (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3259 — Library of Congress — Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS MA-615), Adams Mansion, Quincy (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3260 — New England Home Magazine — The Old House (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5119 — nps.gov (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5652 — npplan — Adams NHP, Inside the Old House at Peace Field (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5819 — National Park Service — Adams National Historical Park, Basic Information (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5820 — Wikipedia — Peacefield (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6125 — New England (newengland.com / Yankee Magazine) — A Visit to Adams National Historical Park (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6126 — Route 1 Views — The Old House at Peacefield in Quincy, MA (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6127 — NPPlan (National Park Planner) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6128 — The History List (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9262 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form — Old House / Adams National Historic Site, Quincy, MA (ref. 66000051) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9263 — American Aristocracy — Peacefield (the Old House), Quincy, Massachusetts (Tier 2, history_reference; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Peacefield (The Old House at Peace field)?

Yes — Peacefield (The Old House at Peace field) is open to the public. Hours: 2026 tour season Wed-Sun, May 1-Oct 31; guided tours of the Old House at Peacefield and birthplaces. Grounds open daily sunrise-sunset. Visitor Center (1250 Hancock St) Mon-Fri 11:00-16:00. Admission: Entrance fee for historic buildings (pay at Visitor Center or in advance); America the Beautiful passes honored.

Where is Peacefield (The Old House at Peace field) located?

Peacefield (The Old House at Peace field) is located in Quincy, Massachusetts.