Historical Tours in and about Boston / Compliments of American Oil Company

by American Oil Company

Leaving the Church, follow Hancock Street to School Street and turn right. Follow the street car tracks along School Street, turning left at Franklin and continue to the

John Adams House

Here on October 19, 1735, John Adams, the second President of the United States, was born. It is a most interesting house, having much of the old furniture, and is kept in good condition. Next door is the

John Quincy Adams House

Here on July 11, 1767, the sixth President of the United States was born. It is filled with antiques and evokes stirring memories. Historians are in both houses to answer questions. Both houses are open every day from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Admission 25c to each house.

JOHN QUINCY ADAMS HOUSE

After you have visited these two historic houses, turn the car around and retrace your journey over Franklin to School Street, turning right and continue to Quincy Avenue where you again turn right and follow to Route 3. This route soon brings us to Weymouth Landing and then to

Weymouth

This town was noted in history for being the location of Arnold’s Tavern where the committee of safety met in the days of and before the Revolution. You pass the outskirts of Hingham, Duxbury, and soon come to the center of Kingston. You are now nearing Plymouth, whose historic doors are always open.