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 [...]
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 [...]
Visit the OCHM to hear about untold stories from our collection and take a peek at objects on display for one night only. Plus, you’ll receive a Beer with Bronson koozie to keep your beer (or root beer) cold and hands warm! Beer with Bronson Tickets are $5 and can be reserved online or purchased at the [...]
The OCHM will be closed on Saturday January 18, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Introducing a brand-new resource from the Old Colony History Museum – the Reed & Barton Virtual Archive! Facilitated by design historian and former RISD professor Matthew Bird, this project is the OCHM’s vision to create a centralized virtual archive, linking existing information about the prominent silver manufacturer, making it known and available for research, education, [...]
When an object, crucial to the Old Colony’s story in the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, is requested for a long-term loan to the National Museum of the US Army (NMUSA), what is a museum to do? Hire renowned Historical Costumer Henry Cooke to create a replica to hold its place until its return! [...]
Join us for hands-on, historic crafts, kid-friendly scavenger hunts, and, of course, a highlight tour at noon through our exhibits this school vacation week. Don't miss out on this fun and educational experience for the whole family--and kids 12 and under are free! Drop in anytime between 10am and 4pm at 66 Church Green.
Join Curator of Collections Bronson Michaud for a pint (or root beer) and some fun history! For one night only, Bronson selects a group of 12-18 objects from our collection that you would otherwise not see on exhibit. When displayed together, the stories that emerge from these objects are highly entertaining and educational! Tickets are [...]
