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 John
F. Kennedy National Historic Site preserves the birthplace in 1917 and
boyhood home of the 35th President of the United States. The modest frame
house in suburban Boston was also the first home shared by the president's
father and mother, Joseph P. and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, and represents
the social and political beginnings of one of the world's most prominent
families.
Shortly after President Kennedy's assassination in 1963, his family repurchased
the birthplace and restored it as a memorial to him under the close supervision
of Rose Kennedy. The John F. Kennedy National Historic Site was established
in 1969 following the family's donation of the home to the National Park
Service.
Park Rangers present
guided tours of the birthplace, as well as the nearby neighborhood including
homes, schools, and church associated with the Kennedy family.
Operating Hours &
Seasons
Open Wednesday-Sunday,
May 10 -October, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Closed every Monday and Tuesday and major holidays throughout the year;
as well as everyday November - April. Group tours require advance reservations.
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| Communities
Surrounding John F Kennedy National Historic Site | |
| Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park. | Brookline, MA (3 min.
) Pop. 57,107
Allston, MA (3 min.
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Brookline Village, MA (5 min.
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Brighton, MA (6 min.
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Jamaica Plain, MA (8 min.
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Watertown, MA (8 min.
) Pop. 32,986
Chestnut Hill, MA (9 min.
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Newton Center, MA (9 min.
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Charlestown, MA (9 min.
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Charlton, MA (9 min.
) Pop. 11,263
| Nonantum, MA (10 min.
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Boston, MA (10 min.
) Pop. 589,141
Newton, MA (11 min.
) Pop. 83,829
Newton Highlands, MA (11 min.
)
Newtonville, MA (11 min.
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West Roxbury, MA (12 min.
)
Somerville, MA (12 min.
) Pop. 77,478
Roslindale, MA (13 min.
)
West Medford, MA (15 min.
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Belmont, MA (15 min.
) Pop. 24,194
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