John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site

Photograph of the birthplace of John F. Kennedy on Beals st. in Brookline, MA
JFK’s parents never expected that their second son would grow up to be president. Yet in his birthplace home he learned values that inspired a life in public service. His mother, Rose Kennedy, recreated her family’s first home to share her memories of those early years with visitors. We commemorate not only his early life, but the ideas and principles he left behind.
Map showing location of park.
A group of people standing with their hands raised under a white tent
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site Celebrates its 2024 Reopening by Hosting a Naturalization Ceremony for 99 New Citizens
On May 29, the birthday of President John F. Kennedy, his birthplace hosted a naturalization ceremony led by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Photo of 83 Beals Street, the birthplace of JFK, newly renovated and with patriotic bunting.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site Reopens for First Full Open Season Since 2019 on June 1, 2024, Following Renovations and Accessibility Updates
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site (NHS) is pleased to announce that the site is reopening for the 2024 season on Saturday, June 1, 2024, and will remain open through Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This will be the site’s first full open season since 2019 and follows a period of renovations and accessibility updates.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Photo by NPS Photo
Room with white wicker furniture, including bassinet and rocking chair. Long white baby dress hangs.
Photo by NPS / Robert Perron
Dining room with oval dining table with six place settings of silver and fine china.
Photo by NPS / Robert Perron