Quincy Historical Society

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8 Adams St

Quincy, MA 02169

+1 (617) 773-1144

http://quincyhistory.org

Founded in 1893, the Quincy Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Quincy, Massachusetts. The society highlights significant narratives from the Massachusett Tribe and prominent figures such as the Adams and Quincy families, as well as the city's industrial achievements and cultural icons like Howard Johnson's ice cream.

The organization offers a variety of exhibits, public programs, and a blog featuring articles on various topics related to Quincy's past. Through its research library and archives, the Quincy Historical Society serves as a vital resource for those interested in exploring the local historical landscape.

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4.57 reviews

Jon R.

9/20/2025

A wonderful location to explore the History of Quincy and see lots of documents and photos that are archived here! You can find out about deceased relatives and where they lived and so much more!...

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Shawnie P.

9/26/2023

Cute museum holding a lot of Quincey's (Boston) history. Cool original building from the 1800's. If you have an extra 30 min - 1 hour, this is a great stop to soak up some local history. It...

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Kevin W.

5/5/2016

Colonial sites are so neat. Walked by this house randomly and wanted to know more about it so I googled it. Thought it was cool since it was the birthplace of John Hancock, nickname for the...

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Lojeen H.

8/12/2017

It's $10 per person and you can only view houses by trolley. It's feels a little rushed. Not much time to snap photos or videos outside because they shuffle you back on the trolley for the next...

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Diana G.

11/13/2009

The Quincy Historical Society is housed in the Adams Academy building, a national historic landmark. The building stands on the site of the colonial house that was the birthplace of the patriot...

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