JFK is one of my favorite presidents. Anyone that knows me, knows he is one of my heroes. I have visited his grave in Arlington, his library in Southie, and a museum in Hyannis, I've read a couple of his books. Yet I had not made it to his birthplace until Friday.
After Laurie and I ate lunch at McGreevy's after visiting the Isabella Gardner Museum, we made our way to the JFK Birthplace National Historic Site. The home is open Wed-Sunday 9:30-5 during the summer and by appointment during the offseason. Tours are given each half hour except from 12-1 and after 3:30. During those times you go through the house yourself. There is a ranger that will answer any questions for you. You can also borrow a "wand" where you listen to John's mother, Rose, explain the house and the rooms. It is totally free of charge to go through the house. The family lived in this small house until JFK was three, then they moved down the street to a much larger, fancier house.
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| JFK was born in the far bed near the window |
The JFK birthplace isn't the easiest place to get to. It is in a very nice Brookline neighborhood. We followed the directions according to the website and used the subway system. From the stop, it was an easy 10 minute very safe walk to the house. Directions can be found here
https://www.nps.gov/jofi/planyourvisit/directions.htm
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| Jack wore this Christening gown |
The guided tours last 30 minutes. If you do the self guided tour listening to Mrs. Kennedy, that takes roughly 20 minutes. We were there about forty five minutes. After listening to Rose Kennedy narrate the rooms, I talked with a ranger for a few minutes. I also took some pictures.
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| The kids would eat there meal at this little table |
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| The family dinner table |
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