The Old House at Peace Field, Adams National Historical Park
Peace Field is the home that John and Abigail Adams lived in when John returned from his diplomatic post in London in 1788. The owners were Loyalists who returned to England during the war, and John purchased the house sight unseen when he was in Europe. It remained in the Adams Family until 1948, at which time it was given to the National Park Service for the creation of Adams Mansion National Historic Site. Today it is open to visitors by Ranger-guided tour only. See the House Tours web page here on National Park Planner for more information.
Inside the Old House at Peace Field
History of the Old House at Peace Field
Note: The National Park Service refers to the Adams’s estate as Peace field. However, in the letters of John and Abigail, the way the name is written flip-flops between Peace Field, Peacefield, and Peace field.
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Last updated on October 21, 2025
