About Quincy
Quincy, Massachusetts, often called the "City of Presidents," is rich in history and closely tied to the founding of the United States. Settled in 1625 and officially incorporated as a town in 1792, it was named after Colonel John Quincy, the maternal grandfather of Abigail Adams. Quincy is the birthplace of two U.S. presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams, and is home to the Adams National Historical Park.
In the 19th century, Quincy became known for its granite industry, earning the nickname "Granite City." The construction of the Granite Railway in 1826, one of the first commercial railroads in the U.S., was a significant milestone in the city's industrial history. Quincy was also a major shipbuilding center during World War II.
The Howard Johnson's and Dunkin' Donuts restaurant chains were both founded in Quincy. Celtic band Dropkick Murphys got its start in the city's Wollaston neighborhood in 1996. Quincy is also home to the United States' longest-running Flag Day parade, a tradition that began in 1952 under Richard Koch, a former director of Parks and Recreation, who started the "Koch Club" sports organization for kids and had an annual parade with flags. Today, Quincy is a vibrant city that blends its historical significance with modern development.