The Holmes Reservation is has a long history in the town of Plymouth. As the owner, the non-profit…read moreTrustees of Reservations, notes on its website, Plymouth's pre-revolutionary militia engaged in musket practice on a muster ground located there--a colonial Campus Martius. Its historic and natural beauty have long been appreciated. Indeed, it was the scion of Central Park designer Frederic Law Olmsted who negotiated the purchase of the property from its previous owners on the eve of the Second World War. The lower half of the property features a low point that forms a natural swale on either side of the road. Spring rains had collected there on my last visit, creating a grass-filled pool featuring flowers otherwise not seen in the surrounding hayfield. Birdsong filled the air.

Located across from the United First Parish Church and backing up to the rail corridor, this…read morecemetery is named for Reverend John Hancock (1702-1844), father of Founding Father John Hancock. The cemetery began around 1640 and was the resting place of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams and their wives, Abigail Adams and Louisa Adams (respectively), before they were moved to the crypt in the United First Parish Church. Filled with history here, you can easily spend an hour trying to read the headstones and cemetery art. It is nicely shaded and smooth for walking in most places. Note that gravestone rubbings are absolutely prohibited. Other than Arlington National Cemetery https://www.yelp.com/biz/arlington-national-cemetery-arlington?hrid=AslXgcnaNno_sZxKqLGTzg, the only cemetery I've been to that had more Presidents was Hollywood Cemetery https://www.yelp.com/biz/hollywood-cemetery-richmond?hrid=DmRX1aBYFy6Qyfy3JB06Sg in Richmond Virginia that had three. Hollywood is the final resting place of James Monroe (5th POTUS) and John Tyler (10th PUTUS), plus Jefferson Davis (President of the CSA). [Review 15219 overall, 721 of 2021, number 1082 in Massachusetts.]

If you are a history buff you will love this cemetary! It's beautiful in the spring and summer…read moremonths when the trees are in bloom. In the fall it kind of gives you that "sleepy hollow" effect. I did a photo shoot at this cemetary and enjoyed the beauty of this place. Hancock Cemetery is a historic cemetery on Hancock Street in Quincy Square, it's across the street from United First Parish Church. FUN FACTs: 1. Hancock Cemetary is named after Reverend John Hancock (1702-1744), father of Founding Father John Hancock. Pretty rad huh? 2. This cemetary was the resting place of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams and their wives, Abigail Adams and Louisa Adams, before they were moved to the crypt in the United First Parish Church. 3. Some of the graves date back to the mid 1600's! Damn... that's a long time ago, can you imagine what America was like then? Diffinitely worth checking out if you are in the city of Quincy.

I needed a tax receipt from the Town Hall in Hanson and lo and behold they had it. Overall a good…read moreexperience for a government building. The facility could use a bit of a make over but it is functional. There is a lack of artwork in the place and it seems a bit dated but they got it done!

The 75Th ANNUAL QUINCY FLAG DAY PARADE and FIREWORKS CELEBRATION HELD ON JUNE 13, 2026. Marks the…read moreNations Longest Running Flag Day Parade. This amazing Free community event for 75 years was attended by many Marching Bands, Antique Cars, well over 1000 Youth Flag Wavers, along with Celebrating America's 250 marked by Floats! QUINCY MAYOR THOMAS P. KOCH And his Wife CHRISTINE KOCH marching along the Parade Route with Quincy City Elected Officials! The Grand Marshall were Honored Local " HISTORY KEEPERS ", like groups as Quincy's - ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK along with our Favorite Quincy Son, UNCLE SAM and his wife Jean waving from a convertible! Flag Raising and Fireworks at Pageant Field followed the Parade! Lighting up the sky line over Blacks Creek to a crowd full of on lookers ! This Annual Event " The Koch Club, Founded in the 1950's by the Mayor's own father Richard Koch as a Youth Development and Community Service Organization for the City of Quincy! It provided youth opportunities in recreation. This is a Special 75Th ANNUAL QUINCY FLAG DAY CELEBRATION ALL STARTED TO BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER BY THE KOCH CLUB QUINCY! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR 2027 Be proud of The City of Quincy, it brings the Community Together in Pride and Appreciation for All!

Quin-zee as the locals call it. You may also call it The City of Presidents. Home to John Adams and…read moreJohn Quincy Adams this city about 15 mins south of downtown Boston offers something for everyone. Many cultures are represented in this city. You can have all types of food every night. Just a short train ride to Boston if you do not want to deal with traffic. There are beaches and hiking within your reach. Oh yasss..Tom Brady also lived in Quincy in the early 2000s!!!! How could a gal forget?

A fairly new development (a village, really) set amidst mostly unspoiled, rural land between…read morePlymouth Center and the Cape Cod Canal, the Pinehills centers mostly around a golf course, with homes on and near the course and a small number of businesses situated in a rather charming village square. It is an interesting place in a way, but it also feels a bit barren and cold to me. Some sections for instance, have big houses and McMansions with all the trees torn down around them, while the village square, while quaint in a way, also feels a bit too planned. Probably not a bad place to live if you like golf and/or are retired, though.

The oldest church building still in active use in the US is a treasure. A must visit for any fan of…read morecolonial history in New England. Beautiful inside and the staff is happy to answer questions and illuminate the history of the church. The graveyard in back is highly recommended too and has many beautiful tombstones from the 17th and 18th century.

We are lucky to have many architectural treasures in the historic and very New England town of…read moreHingham, Massachusetts but the Old Ship Meetinghouse is a particular gem and should be on a list of places you might want to visit when you're in town. Old Ship was built in 1681 and it's the only structure in America that's been in continuous use as a church for all that time. It's the only 17th century Puritan meeting house left in the U.S. It's currently in use as a Unitarian-Universalist church. Old Ship was built in the English Gothic (Neo-Gothic) style of the 17th century and is a somewhat imposing structure sitting atop a hill overlooking pretty Main Street. (This is the very same Main Street that Eleanor Roosevelt called "the prettiest Main Street in America" and is worth its own visit) Just wait however until you step through the doors of the church. I've yet to meet anyone who wasn't absolutely amazed at the beauty and incredible craftsmanship of the interior. What will catch your eye instantly is what is known as a Hammerbeam ceiling. This ceiling is nothing short of magnificent with its open bare timbers constructed of huge oak beams. It's said to look like the upside down frame of a ship and indeed it does, hence the name: "Old Ship". Going inside is really to take a giant step back in history. Whenever I'm in there I feel almost overcome by the simple yet jaw-dropping beauty. The pulpit is quite grand sitting way up high at the front of the church with a curved staircase leading up to it. There is a second level balcony surrounding the main part of the church which is a good place to go for an on-high perspective of the interior. Chances are good that you'll be fascinated by the rich history and you'll likely sense, as I do when I'm here, the indomitable spirits of those Puritan first settlers who were determined to see this church built, coming here as they did for religious freedom. Some of the other original meetinghouse furnishings are still used and perhaps the most special of those is the Christening Bowl. It's thought to have been made before 1600 and it was brought to Massachusetts from those original settlers from Hingham, England. (The town of Hingham, Mass still shares an on-going relationship to this day with the people in Hingham, England.) Old Ship Meetinghouse is set in front of the Old Ship Burying Ground, also known as Hingham Cemetery which I have reviewed previously. It would make for a lovely afternoon to visit Old Ship Meetinghouse and then take a stroll through the historic cemetery. . Better yet, in September when the regular church season resumes after the summer hiatus, come on a Sunday and take in the unique Unitarian-Universalist service so that you can sit in appreciation of the beautiful, antique church surroundings while perhaps being inspired by its current day use. You will be most welcomed to do so by all who are there.

Pretty good! This whole place is updated, renovated, rebuilt from the ground up!…read more Lots of PokeStops & PokeGyms here! I caught some Shiny Pokemon here for Hoenn Tour, including my very first Shiny Pikachu! So much good stuff here! Really beautiful! Money well spent on the updated library! Probably my favorite library!

We feel so lucky that Tufts is our local library! The children's library is large with a wonderful…read morevariety of books, a substantial play area, educational computers for both younger and older children, and a great program space that hosts an impressive variety of children's programs, events, and classes. The outdoor playground is a huge hit, and has everything a kid could want. The adult space upstairs has an absolutely incredible layout. There are many quiet study rooms and pods that can be reserved for use, as well as an impressive amount of individual workspaces that are designed in a way that they feel private and quiet. There are also community rooms in a range of sizes available for reservation - some holding 75+ people! We love coming here to study or work, and it is the perfect space to spend time with the kids in our lives! They also host community markets in their outdoor space, including live musicians! I can't recommend Tufts Library enough!

We were here to go to the aquarium and take a harbor cruise and decided to walk around a bit to…read morecheck out the area. This wharf is filled with history and it has a lot of fun things to do and see. If you like taking walks the harbor walk is very scenic, even if you see the airport in full view. There are a few places to eat and drink so if you get hungry there's stuff for you. Quite a few boats leave from this area, including ferries to the multiple islands in the harbor. All in all, this could be a quick visit, but it's a nice one even if it's quick.

We stopped at Long Wharf after a ferry ride. It drops you off here, near the Aquarium. Very lively…read morearea, pretty crowded when we visited, but fun and it has nice views. Lots of restaurants around, pretty touristy area.