First Steps to the White House

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.

3 men in suits, Robert, Ted, and John F. Kennedy, stand outside the oval office.
RFK100

Robert F. Kennedy was born in Brookline, MA on November 20, 1925. Learn more about RFK in what would have been his 100th year.

The front of 83 Beals St. The house is dappled with shadows from the trees.
Take a Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour of 83 Beals Street, the neighborhood where the president grew up, or the Boston community that shaped his ancestors!

Last updated: September 5, 2025

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83 Beals Street
Brookline, MA 02446

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617-566-7937

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