Join the Old Colony History Museum as our gallery transforms into a 1774 inspired taproom! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Liberty & Union Flag with the debut of Berkley Beer Company’s limited-edition Liberty & Union Ale. Enjoy great beer, socialize, and experience Patriot and Loyalist rabble-rousing on the eve of Liberty & Union Day! [...]
Go back in time with the Old Colony History Museum’s Discovery Station! Each month, families are invited to take part in a day of drop-in play at the museum. Included with admission, the Discovery Station provides new opportunities for the whole family to engage in exciting hands-on learning through interactive play! Families can expect the [...]
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 [...]
For one night only, Curator Bronson Michaud shares a curated collection of objects and extraordinary objects that you won’t see anywhere else. This is your chance to explore these fascinating pieces up close and hear their unique stories. And, thanks to Berkley Beer Company, you can enjoy an ice-cold beer (or root beer) with your [...]
This election day, take the family to the museum (before/after voting)! School might be out, but history is always in! Join us for hands-on, historic crafts, kid-friendly scavenger hunts, and, of course, a highlight tour through our exhibits at noon. Don't miss out on this fun and educational experience for the whole family -- and [...]
Go back in time with the Old Colony History Museum’s Discovery Station! Each month, families are invited to take part in a day of drop-in play at the museum. Included with admission, the Discovery Station provides new opportunities for the whole family to engage in exciting hands-on learning through interactive play! Families can expect the [...]
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 [...]
This holiday season, hear the stories of downtown Taunton’s historic beginnings blended with the beloved traditions of the Christmas City on an evening walk. Tours are a one-mile loop starting/ending at the Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green. Check in begins at 3:30pm; tour the exhibits and enjoy our complimentary DIY hot cocoa bar [...]
