Let It Go!

I like the view of the Adams Mansion from the backside with snow covered grounds.  QDP may pause here for a short time, depending on the success of updating my operating system and photo software.  If all goes well, I will return soon with more spring-like photos from Quincy.

Spring At Peacefield

With snowflakes in the air, the second day of spring was very peaceful at the Adams Mansion.   Snow might be melted by opening day in mid-April . . . 

Quiet Beauty

The Adams Homestead possesses very quiet beauty in the wintertime.

Peace at "Peacefield"

The grounds of the Adams Mansion are opened all year long -- even during the National Park shutdown.  Enjoy!

The "Old House"

Yesterday's close-up image was taken from the Adams National Historic Site that we are fortunate to have in Quincy.  The grounds and gardens can be visited anytime free of charge. 

Famous Dormer

This dormer is part of a very famous farmhouse in Quincy.  Any guesses?

Early Spring At Peacefield

The grounds at the Adams National Historic Site are beginning to green-up.

Pre-Season

The Adams Mansion looks beautiful bathed in spring light. The Adams Mansion will reopen for tours on Thursday, April 19th. The grounds are open all year!

Frame Job

National Park Ranger, C. Blood, is helping to winterize the boxwood plants at the Adams National Historic site. A nifty framework is placed over the plant every few feet and boards nailed into the frame. This keeps the heavy snow from damaging this lush garden edging.

The Adams Mansion is closed until spring but the grounds surrounding Peacefield may be enjoyed all winter long.

One Red Leaf

The Adams Mansion is Quincy's most famous house with grounds opened year round. The fence from yesterday's post borders the property on Adams Street.

Chair and Shadows

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This chair was bathed in sunlight and shadows on the porch of the Adams Mansion recently. It will be stored away for the winter when the mansion closes for the season shortly.

The chair seemed to lend itself to black and white and is my monochrome Monday contribution. See more b&w images here.

Presidential Doorway

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I was puzzled why the front door to the Adams Mansion seemed extra wide. Then I remembered that Abigail Adams and the ladies that lived in the 1700s h ad some wide skirts that required an appropriate sized entryway. That's just my theory; I haven't researched it yet.

I think the monochrome treatment of this image brings out the detail work in the woodwork of this historic landmark. Click here for Monochrome Monday pictures from around the world.

Springtime at "Peacefield"

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Springtime is very peaceful in the orchard behind the Adams Mansion. also appropriately named "Peacefield."

Winter at "Peacefield"

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The grounds to the Adams Mansion are opened year round. This was the home and farm of President John Adams and home to our country's 6th President, John Quincy Adams. It originally included some 40 acres of farmland and orchards. This view is taken from the far end of the garden just as a weather front was leaving the area. I thought it worked nicely in b+w.

Grounds of "Peacefield"

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The Adams Mansion is closed for the season. The grounds and gardens have been made ready for whatever mother nature sends this winter. I like the way the planks that cover the English boxwood shrubs lead your eyes into this peaceful scene.

The First Presidential Library

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President John Adams library also known as the 'Stone Library'is a very special place both inside and out. It is part of the Adams National Historic Park and a must see if you come to Quincy. See another view here. I really enjoy the tour guides dressed in period clothing.

The Stone Library

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The impressive Stone Library, built in 1870, was built to house the books of President John Quincy Adams. It is believed to be the first Presidential library, containing more than 14,000 historic volumes. The library is located on the grounds of the Adams Mansion and is part of the Adams National Historic Site.