Photo Scanning Day

Help us digitize local history!Bring in your photos taken in the Taunton area (people, events, landmarks, holidays, and more) and let us scan it for our digital collection. We’ll give you back the original and your image will become a part of OCHM’s photographic record ......More

Help us digitize local history!Bring in your photos taken in the Taunton area (people, events, landmarks, holidays, and more) and let us scan it for our digital collection. We’ll give you back the original and your image will become a part of OCHM’s photographic record of our community. Loose, unframed photos up to 11×17 inches can be scanned, limit 5 per person, please! You can drop by with your photos any time on Photo Scanning Day during the Museum’s operating hours of 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780, US

Architecture Walking Tour

A free guided tour highlighting some of the architectural gems of our city and stories of Tauntonians from the past.This 90-minute guided tour follows an approximately 1-mile route around Church Green and Taunton’s Historic District to highlight some of the architectura......More

A free guided tour highlighting some of the architectural gems of our city and stories of Tauntonians from the past.This 90-minute guided tour follows an approximately 1-mile route around Church Green and Taunton’s Historic District to highlight some of the architectural gems of our city and stories of the Tauntonians who called them home. Scheduled for the first Saturday of each month, May through October, rain or shine. Meet us on the Museum’s front steps at 11 am!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780, US

Throwback Thursday Live!

Join us for historic photos, coffee, and good conversation in the OCHM Gallery!Once a month, we invite you to gather in the OCHM’s Gallery for Throwback Thursday Live. We will show images of Taunton, then and now, to inspire friendly conversation about the good ol’ days......More

Join us for historic photos, coffee, and good conversation in the OCHM Gallery!Once a month, we invite you to gather in the OCHM’s Gallery for Throwback Thursday Live. We will show images of Taunton, then and now, to inspire friendly conversation about the good ol’ days over a cup of coffee. Please feel free to bring your own photos and memories to share! October’s Throwback Thursday Live will focus on the Weir section of Taunton!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780, US

Virtual Visits

Virtually Visit the Robbins Museum of Archaeology in Middleboro, MA!On the first Friday of each month, we share a video tour of one historic site or museum from around the Old Colony region and host a speaker from the site for a live Q&A with the audience on Zoom! In Oc......More

Virtually Visit the Robbins Museum of Archaeology in Middleboro, MA!On the first Friday of each month, we share a video tour of one historic site or museum from around the Old Colony region and host a speaker from the site for a live Q&A with the audience on Zoom! In October we’ll celebrate Massachusetts Archaeology Month with a tour the Robbins Museum of Archaeology in Middleboro, MA which is home to more than 150,000 artifacts!

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Liberty & Union Festival 2022

The best day of the year! Celebrate the flag that sparked a revolution at this fall festival!Liberty and Union Weekend is an annual celebration of the unique role that the City of Taunton played in our nation’s founding. The Weekend is held each fall to commemorate the ......More

The best day of the year! Celebrate the flag that sparked a revolution at this fall festival!Liberty and Union Weekend is an annual celebration of the unique role that the City of Taunton played in our nation’s founding. The Weekend is held each fall to commemorate the events of October 1774, when Taunton became the first community in the American colonies to raise a flag – the “Liberty and Union” flag – in opposition to British rule. Details for the day’s activities will be posted to our website and social media. For now, you can look forward to: -A walking tour of historic downtown Taunton -Historic demonstrations -Music -Food trucks -Beer garden with local brews -Touring the OCHM …and much more is in the works! Stay tuned! Vendor applications for the event are now being accepted! Click here to apply! Are you part of a non-profit? Email ssweeney@oldcolonyhistorymuseum for information about becoming a Community Partner!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780, US

OCHM Talks

October’s Talk: “Camp Myles Standish”Join us to learn something new every month! Our Talks will feature presentations by local authors, academics, business owners, and history buffs in our Gallery. In October OCHM President Dr. William Hanna will present “Camp Myles Sta......More

October’s Talk: “Camp Myles Standish”Join us to learn something new every month! Our Talks will feature presentations by local authors, academics, business owners, and history buffs in our Gallery. In October OCHM President Dr. William Hanna will present “Camp Myles Standish.” Over the years one of our most popular subjects has been Camp Myles Standish, the World War II U.S. Army staging area for troops departing for the European Theater of War. In this talk, Bill Hanna will discuss the relationship between the camp and the citizens of Taunton. Thousands of high-spirited yound men spending their last few days before shipping out for war could–and sometimes did–present unusual challenges for a quiet city of just 43,000 people. How did we manage? Join us on October 20th to find out! These Talks are all free* and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 and the presentations will begin at 6:00 pm. *Please note that the November 2022 Talk is not free because it is a special crossover event!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780, US

Cemetery Tour

In October we’ll explore Plain Cemetery.Explore even more history of the Old Colony with a visit to a different cemetery each month where we will discuss various topics in the history of our region and residents from the past! October’s tour of Plain Cemetery will focu......More

In October we’ll explore Plain Cemetery.Explore even more history of the Old Colony with a visit to a different cemetery each month where we will discuss various topics in the history of our region and residents from the past! October’s tour of Plain Cemetery will focus on stories of the city’s darker history through those that are laid to rest there.

Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 19 Crocker St, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780, US

A Taste of Old Colony History

Celebrate Polish Heritage Month with a recipe from our exhibit “We Are What We Eat.”Join us to bake historic recipes! Each month we’ll try a variety of sweet and savory dishes including dinners, desserts, and sides inspired by the history of the Old Colony region and r......More

Celebrate Polish Heritage Month with a recipe from our exhibit “We Are What We Eat.”Join us to bake historic recipes! Each month we’ll try a variety of sweet and savory dishes including dinners, desserts, and sides inspired by the history of the Old Colony region and record how it went. Then we’ll share our video live on Zoom, and then host a Conversation from the Kitchen to discuss more about the history and nostalgia that the recipe inspires. After the program, our cooking videos will be uploaded to our YouTube channel so viewers have the option to watch later and cook on their own time! In October, we’re making a recipe for “Babci’s Ribs,” from the Museum’s current exhibit We Are What We Eat, paired with a beet salad to celebrate Polish Heritage Month. Find recipe cards, watch past episodes, and learn more about this program at https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/baking/

Beer with Bronson

Grab a pour and take a tour!Grab a pour and take a tour with Curator of Collections, Bronson Michaud. Hear about the untold stories from our collection and take a peek at objects on display just for you. Plus, you’ll receive a Beer with Bronson koozie to keep your beer ......More

Grab a pour and take a tour!Grab a pour and take a tour with Curator of Collections, Bronson Michaud. Hear about the untold stories from our collection and take a peek at objects on display just for you. Plus, you’ll receive a Beer with Bronson koozie to keep your beer (or root beer) cold and hands warm! October will focus on Medals & Insignia from the Museum’s collections. Admission is free for Old Colony History Museum members, non-members are $5.

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780, US

Halloween Tricks & Treats

A day of Halloween fun at the OCHM!Halloween fun all day at the OCHM! Visit in costume from 10 am – 4 pm to tour the Museum for free* and get a special treat! Watch a family-friendly Halloween movie on the big screen in our Gallery at 2:00 pm. Learn about the dark and ......More

A day of Halloween fun at the OCHM!Halloween fun all day at the OCHM! Visit in costume from 10 am – 4 pm to tour the Museum for free* and get a special treat! Watch a family-friendly Halloween movie on the big screen in our Gallery at 2:00 pm. Learn about the dark and sometimes truly twisted side of Taunton’s history with a Halloween spin on our downtown walking tour. Since we sold out last year, we’re offering this tour twice, once at 11:00 and again at 4:00. Registration is required for timed tickets. The tour is free for OCHM members, $5 for non-members. Please note this tour is for mature audiences only as it does include adult themes and graphic content. 10 am – 4 pm: Free* Museum admission for visitors in costume 11 am: Haunted History Walking Tour I (click here for tickets) 2 pm: showing of ParaNorman on our big screen 4 pm: Haunted History Walking Tour II (click here for tickets) * Regular museum admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, plus OCHM members and kids 12 & under are always free!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780, US

Haunted History Walking Tour I

A tour full of Taunton’s truly twisted history!Learn about the dark and sometimes truly twisted side of Taunton’s history with a Halloween spin on our downtown walking tour. This tour is a one-mile loop through downtown Taunton. We’ll begin and end at the OCHM! Please n......More

A tour full of Taunton’s truly twisted history!Learn about the dark and sometimes truly twisted side of Taunton’s history with a Halloween spin on our downtown walking tour. This tour is a one-mile loop through downtown Taunton. We’ll begin and end at the OCHM! Please note this tour is for mature audiences only as it does include adult themes and graphic content! Since we sold out last year, we’re offering this tour twice, once at 11:00 and again at 4:00. Registration is required for timed tickets. The tour is free for OCHM members, $5 for non-members. Visit our Eventbrite page to purchase tickets.

Haunted History Walking Tour II

A tour full of Taunton’s truly twisted history!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780, US

Throwback Thursday Live!

Join us for historic photos, coffee, and good conversation in the OCHM Gallery!Once a month, we invite you to gather in the OCHM’s Gallery for Throwback Thursday Live. We will show images of Taunton, then and now, to inspire friendly conversation about the good ol’ days......More

Join us for historic photos, coffee, and good conversation in the OCHM Gallery!Once a month, we invite you to gather in the OCHM’s Gallery for Throwback Thursday Live. We will show images of Taunton, then and now, to inspire friendly conversation about the good ol’ days over a cup of coffee. Please feel free to bring your own photos and memories to share! November’s Throwback Thursday Live will feature photos and images of Reed & Barton!

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780, US

Virtual Visits

Virtually Visit the former site of Reed & Barton Silversmiths!On the first Friday of each month, we share a video tour of one historic site or museum from around the Old Colony region and host a speaker from the site for a live Q&A with the audience on Zoom! In November......More

Virtually Visit the former site of Reed & Barton Silversmiths!On the first Friday of each month, we share a video tour of one historic site or museum from around the Old Colony region and host a speaker from the site for a live Q&A with the audience on Zoom! In November we’ll tour the site that was the home of Reed & Barton Silversmiths for nearly 200 years! We’ll explore the site as it is today with the current property managers. Get a peek into some serious local history while you learn about the present and future use of this National Register site!

Photo Scanning Day

Help us digitize local history!Bring in your photos taken in the Taunton area (people, events, landmarks, holidays, and more) and let us scan it for our digital collection. We’ll give you back the original and your image will become a part of OCHM’s photographic record ......More

Help us digitize local history!Bring in your photos taken in the Taunton area (people, events, landmarks, holidays, and more) and let us scan it for our digital collection. We’ll give you back the original and your image will become a part of OCHM’s photographic record of our community. Loose, unframed photos up to 11×17 inches can be scanned, limit 5 per person, please! You can drop by with your photos any time on Photo Scanning Day during the Museum’s operating hours of 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, 02780, US