Adams Academy Museum - Quincy, MA
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N 42° 15.234 W 071° 00.356
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Operated by the Quincy Historical Society, this museum is housed in the historic Adams Academy building and represents the history of the City and the early colonial period.
Waymark Code: WM1EGZ
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2007
Views: 101
In its two main galleries, the Quincy Historical Society draws on its extensive collection of artifacts, paintings, photos and manuscripts to tell Quincy's exciting story. Quincy enjoys one of the oldest, most diverse, and richest histories in all New England.
The core exhibit reveals the long arc of Quincy's saga: its distinctive colonial heritage, the national contributions of its great patriot sons and daughters - Adams, Quincy, and Hancock; the spectacular 19th century granite stonework that changed the face of the nation and of this community; the equally spectacular 20th century shipbuilding that set standards of maritime performance and helped win the Second World War.
Special exhibits bring a focus to specific phases of Quincy's history and the specific accomplishments of Quincy's people: be it the artistry of Ruth Gordon of John Cheever, the entrepreneurship of Howard Johnson, or the pioneering educational reforms of Francis Parker.
Quincy Historical Society
Founded in 1893 by Charles Francis Adams, Jr., and other leading citizens, the Quincy Historical Society remains community-based, even as its work extends to the region and the nation. A not-for-profit organization supported by volunteer contributions, it welcomes membership by individuals, families, and businesses.
Adams Academy Building
With a building designed by the Boston firm of Ware and Van Brunt and an endowment from John Adams, the Adams Academy operated as a preparatory school from 1872 to 1908. In 1972, the Quincy Historical Society restored the building and made it its home. In 1994, the Academy Building was designated a national historic
Theme:
Cultural, local, early colonial
Street Address:
8 Adams St.
Quincy, MA 02169
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
MON. - FRI. 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
Cost: Not Listed
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