An urban walking trail that literally takes audiences through the significant history of Quincy, Massachusetts, the Presidents Trail highlights why Quincy has become known as the “Birthplace of the American Dream.” This self-guided tour of Quincy’s historic sites gives audiences a sense of everything the city of Quincy has to offer in terms of tours, events, history, and culture, creating experiences that are as memorable as they are unique.
Connecting the History of a State and Nation
As the birthplace of founding fathers John Hancock and 2nd President of the United States John Adams, as well as the location of the “Church of the Presidents,” the city of Quincy has played a significant role in the history of the country. However, it took the creation of a walking tour called the Presidents Trail to notably connect this history. First established in 2017 with three distinct sections, each one highlights specific people and eras that came to define the city and nation.
The North Section contains the home of multiple generations of the Quincy, Adams and Hancock families. The Downtown Section is centered on the Hancock Adams Common and allows visitors to experience a blend of modern and historic Quincy. The South Section features the Adams’ Birthplace and ends with the Abigail Adams Cairn.
With everything from Presidential homes to burying grounds to historical monuments, each site along the Presidents Trail showcases connections to the Colonial, Revolutionary and Presidential history of Massachusetts and the United States. Maps and guides have been specifically created to facilitate tours of the trail and region, highlighting how audiences across the eras can experience the living history that it represents and celebrates.
Experiencing History
Audiences from across the world venture to Quincy to experience the history that the Presidents Trail celebrates. While few locations have the history or notoriety of Quincy, enabling audiences to experience history in such a direct and significant way highlights the power of monuments and landmarks to enable connections that create a positive impact for communities in the present and future.
