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Explore > United First Parish Church, “Church of the Presidents” > Learn More
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The United First Parish Church, or “Church of the Presidents,” was built in the Greek Revival Style, and serves as a living monument for two U.S. Presidents. The church is a center for a vibrant array of community activities, and also the portal to the crypt of two U.S. Presidents. The United First Parish Church was awarded a Partners in Preservation grant of $80,000 that will improve the appearances of the bell tower and the well-worn public spaces, recognizing and restoring this historically important site.
What is the historical significance of this site?
The United First Parish Church is historically significant as the religious home and burial site for two U.S. Presidents: John Adams and John Quincy Adams. The structure was completed in 1828, in the American Greek Revival Style, by Boston architect Alexander Parris—a student of Charles Bulfinch. Located at the city center, the building is one of Quincy's most prominent and visible historic structures.
What is the current use of the site?
The United First Parish Church is home to its congregation’s religious life and programs, but also conducts public tours and hosts a variety of civic and cultural events, from school graduations to community service programs. Each year a number of events are held in connection with the Adams’ legacy, including public wreath-laying ceremonies on the two Presidents’ birthdays. The United First Parish Church was awarded a Partners in Preservation grant of $80,000 that will enable the church to restore the exterior bell tower and interior public spaces, making it as grand as the Presidents who call it home.
Why this site needs your continued support:
The United First Parish Church is a living monument, and people from around the world visit the historic "Church of the Presidents” to see the tombs of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams and their wives. The church remains rooted in religious life, but also in connecting people to their national heritage.
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United First Parish Church is a National Historic Landmark.
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