History Restored: Abigail Adams Birthplace Reopens in Weymouth

After two years of being closed to the public and the completion of a $150K restoration, Abigail Adams Birthplace will reopen this weekend.

The Adams Historical Society will hold a private ribbon cutting on Saturday and welcomes the public to a tour from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The home is where Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams, lived for nearly two decades.

It was originally built in 1685 and inside is many historical items including the 1,200 letters exchanged with her husband John.

“The completed projects represent the first complex restoration to the structure since it was originally saved in 1947, when the founding members of AAHS made arrangements to move the home to its current Norton Street location,” said Michelle McGrath, an AHS spokeswoman   “The modern restoration work confirms the building's age and that much of the structure's original material remains.”

The home is located on 180 Norton Street in North Weymouth.

For more information on Abigail Adams Birthplace history, programs and events, email AAHS1947@yahoo.com, visit www.abigailadamsbirthplace.com or follow Abigail Adams Historical Society on Facebook.