National Parks

Learn about America's history through the eyes of John Adams and his family. Opportunity abounds for history and nature buffs alike at this Massachusetts park.

Boston African American National Historic Site is comprised of the largest area of pre-Civil War black owned structures in the United States.

The Boston Harbor Islands National Park unit includes 34 islands situated within the Greater Boston shoreline, where visitors can see a Civil War era fort.

Boston National Historical Park tells the story of the events that led to the American Revolution, including many sites found along the Freedom Trail.

Explore the world's first full-scale professional office for the practice of landscape design located at the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site takes visitors back in time to experience the roots of one of the nation's most prolific leaders in Presidential history.

A historical garden, period furniture and artwork, and an archive make the Longfellow House near Boston a destination for visitors and researchers alike.

Explore Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts through a boat, trolley, or walking tour to learn about the history of industry and labor.

Minute Man National Historical Park honors the first battles of the American Revolution.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, which preserves whaling artifacts, offers guided tours and education programs.

Salem Maritime National Historic Site marks the port U.S. Ships exited when carrying cargo from the West to Asia, and includes ship and walking tours.

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, where European iron makers integrated into America, includes water wheels, hot forges, mills, and a 17th century home.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site is the nation's first armory, and holds the world's largest collection of U.S. military small arms.