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Adams National Historical Park
Things To Know Before You Come

things to know before you come includes:

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John Adams, by Jane Stewart
John Adams, by Jane Stewart
The success of Pulitzer Prize winning author, David McCullough's biography: John Adams; and subsequent HBO series: John Adams, Adams National Historical Park has experienced an increase in park visitation. Tours are offerred on a first-come, first-service basis. Tour size for the historic homes is set at a maximum of 10 visitors per tour. Weekends are the parks busiest time and tours frequently reach capacity by early afternoon.
 
Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside of the homes.
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Did You Know?
The Erie Canal was the "information superhighway" of its time! While intended to facilitate faster and less expensive trade and commerce, it became the key route for the spread of news and of social reforms like abolition and women's rights.

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Last Updated: July 15, 2009 at 11:07 EST