Presidential wreath-laying ceremonies

Twice each year, the President of the United States sends a wreath to United First Parish Church to be placed on the tomb of the Adams Presidents. 

This national tradition started during the administration of President Lyndon Johnson in 1967. Each year, wreaths of red, white, and blue flowers are sent to the burial places of all deceased presidents on the anniversary of their birthday.

United First Parish Church, or Church of the Presidents, is the proud keeper of this important annual recognition of our presidential heritage. John Adams and John Quincy Adams, the second and sixth Presidents of the United States, were life-long members of the Church and are entombed along with their wives, First Ladies Abigail Adams and Louisa Catherine Adams, in the Church's crypt. Admission to the wreath-laying ceremony, the Adams Crypt, and Church Sanctuary are free. Donations to support the History and Visitors Program are greatly appreciated.

For more information about the ceremonies, please email office@ufpc.org or call 617-773-1290.