Dorothy Quincy Homestead,
34 Butler Road, Quincy, MA 02169
About Us
The Dorothy Quincy Homestead, located at 34 Butler Road in Quincy, Massachusetts, is a National Historic Landmark with a rich history dating back to the 17th century. Built by Edmund Quincy II in 1680, the house has been expanded and enhanced over the years, showcasing majestic Georgian architecture and a distinctive gambrel roof.
Visitors can explore the home of five generations of the Quincy family, including notable figures such as President John Quincy Adams and Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes. The Homestead also served as the childhood home of Dorothy Quincy Hancock, the wife of John Hancock, a key figure in American history.
The Homestead features a variety of architectural styles from different periods, providing insight into colonial design evolution. Visitors can view historical furnishings, including bedsteads and wallpaper from the 18th century, as well as a restored chariot once owned by John Hancock.
The property also boasts a heritage garden with a colonial parterre design and herb kitchen garden, open to the public year-round. Tours are available for a suggested donation, allowing guests to learn about the Homestead's significance in early American history.
Managed by The National Society of The Colonial Dames in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Dorothy Quincy Homestead continues to preserve and interpret its important history for visitors today.
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"The land where the Dorothy Quincy Homestead now stands had belonged to the Quincy family since the 1630s. The home gets its name from Dorothy “Dolly” Quincy Hancock Scott, wife of John Hancock who infamously signed the Declaration of Independence with very large writing. As for the beautiful house and grounds, while the building is open for tours only sporadically, according to signage on the gate and on the official website, the spacious lawn and gardens are open to explore from dawn to dusk. The property is jointly maintained by The National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (NSCDA) and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR)."
"Always call to see if home is even open. Sometimes closes due to hot weather. Visitors show up but no one's home...just a closed sign."
"You cant get any more historic than Quincy Ma...so many 1sts here..like railroad bridge at Swingles Quarry..1st in Nation..1st city 2 Presidents..South Shore Riveria"
"My stepmothers mother was the caretaker of this home for 30 yrs. My siblings and I grew up here. The home is beautiful and full of history. The paintings used to frighten us as small children...the subjects eyes seemed to follow us if we looked to the right or to the left..granddad loved to tell stories about Dorothy Q. watching us so we would behave. We loved to play in the spacious yard... fond memories."
"Tidy modest house with lots of history. Docent led a very nice tour. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you are a local and, like me, have driven by this little estate for years and years."
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