Administrative History
- December 9, 1946 — The Old House at Peacefield was designated the Adams Mansion National Historic Site
- November 26, 1952 — The site was renamed Adams National Historic Site and an adjoining parcel of land was added.
- December 19, 1960 — the birthplaces of both presidents were designated National Historic Landmarks.
- October 15, 1966 — The entire historic site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (as are all historic areas administered by the National Park Service).
- December 30, 1970 — The privately owned United First Parish Church was also designated a National Historic Landmark.
- November 2, 1998 — The historic site was redesignated Adams National Historical Park.
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