Calling all taphophiles! Join the Old Colony History Museum’s Dr. Bill Hanna for a free guided tour through one of Taunton’s largest cemeteries. In Mayflower Hill’s vast cemetery, we'll explore never-before-heard stories of the luminaries buried there. Tours are approximately one hour; light rain or shine. We encourage appropriate footwear for paved/unpaved terrain and a [...]
Join your fellow Members for mid-morning refreshments and discover all the exciting things taking place at the Old Colony History Museum! This exclusive hour, which is closed to the public, gives you the opportunity to spend time with the exhibitions, chat with staff, learn about upcoming programs and events, and provide vital feedback on prototype [...]
Calling all taphophiles! Join the Old Colony History Museum’s Dr. Bill Hanna for a free guided tour through one of Taunton’s largest cemeteries. Mount Pleasant Cemetery, on Crocker Street, highlights never-before-heard stories of luminaries laid to rest there. Tours are approximately one hour; light rain or shine. We encourage appropriate footwear for paved/unpaved terrain and [...]
In advance of Liberty & Union 250 Day (Oct. 19), Jonathan Lane, Executive Director of Revolution 250, will set the scene of the eve of the American Revolution. The year 1774 marked many acts of colonist rebellion including the County Conventions, the First Continental Congress, and of course, the raising of the Liberty & Union [...]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of raising Taunton’s Liberty & Union flag! Festivities start at Taunton City Hall with a community aerial photo! After a brief ceremony and flag raising with musket firing, all are invited to take part in a free aerial photo in the shape of the numbers 2-5-0. Email [email protected] to let us know [...]
Join your fellow Members for mid-morning refreshments and discover all the exciting things taking place at the Old Colony History Museum! This exclusive hour, which is closed to the public, gives you the opportunity to spend time with the exhibitions, chat with staff, learn about upcoming programs and events, and, for December, take part in [...]
Join the OCHM for a live reading of Dickens' classic tale in the heart of the Christmas City! Warm yourself with good cheer and sip hot cocoa as OCHM volunteers, board members, and friends gather together to read Charles Dickens' holiday classic, "A Christmas Carol” in our decked out first-floor gallery space. Doors open at [...]
