Tavern Night at the OCHM: Before the Flag, There was Beer!
Old Colony History Museum 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MAJoin 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! [...]
Discovery Station: Make a Tricorn Hat
Old Colony History Museum 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MAGo 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 [...]
Liberty & Union Day – 250th Anniversary
Old Colony History Museum 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MACelebrate 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 [...]
Beer with Bronson
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 [...]
School’s OUT, History’s IN!
Old Colony History Museum 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MAThis 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 [...]
Discovery Station: Create Air-Dry Clay Wampanoag Tools
Old Colony History Museum 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MAGo 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 [...]
Deck the Halls… all December long!
Old Colony History Museum 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MAStep into the holiday spirit with the Old Colony History Museum as we Deck the Halls! All December long visitors can sip on complimentary hot chocolate and enjoy the festive displays while touring the museum. The Museum’s first-floor Gallery will be transformed into a Victorian-inspired parlor complete with multiple Christmas trees, beautiful bows, poinsettias, and [...]
Member Morning: Deck the Halls
Old Colony History Museum 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MAJoin 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 [...]