Echoes from the Wetu: Remembering 1675

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

Bring your family and step inside the Old Colony History Museum’s wetu replica! Discover how the Wampanoag People lived in the 1600s and learn about the events that led to King Philip’s War. This year marks the 350th anniversary of the deadliest war in New England, fought between the Wampanoag People, and surrounding tribes, and [...]

Member Evening: Researching Roseland

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

Join your fellow OCHM Members for a special evening edition of Member Morning with OCHM member and author Keith Crochiere. This exclusive hour features a behind-the-scenes look at research conducted at the OCHM for Keith’s 2024 publication Roseland Dance Pavilion: One Hundred Years. Uncover how a simple desire to “learn more” led to a multi-year [...]

Taunton on Atlascope: Learning from Historic Maps

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

Now that Taunton’s 1881 atlas has been digitized, let’s explore how to fully access this exciting new resource! Join the staff of the Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library as they focus on what Atlascope is, how to use their 140+ atlas layers across Massachusetts, and the types of [...]

Plain Cemetery Tour

Plain Cemetery Washington Street, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA, US

Calling all taphophiles! Join the Old Colony History Museum’s Dr. Bill Hanna for a guided walk through one of Taunton’s oldest cemeteries. In Plain Cemetery rest many historic luminaries such as Elizabeth Pole, Major General David Cobb, Francis Baylies, and more! Tours are approximately one hour; light rain or shine. We encourage appropriate footwear for [...]

Free – $10

Beer with Bronson

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

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! We are [...]

Free – $10

Potters Field Cemetery Tour (Mayflower Hill Free Ground)

Mayflower Hill Cemetery 235 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA

Calling all taphophiles! Join the Old Colony History Museum’s Dr. Bill Hanna for a guided walk through one of Taunton’s largest cemeteries. Within Mayflower Hill Cemetery, we'll explore the grave markers and select stones that note the burials of Taunton's “potters,” or paupers, and share their stories. Tours are approximately one hour; light rain or [...]

Free – $10

Sinking of the USS Indianapolis with Michael Tougias

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

On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine.  An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact and close to 900 sailors were cast into the sea, fighting off sharks, hypothermia, and hallucinations.  When they were finally discovered only 317 men were still alive. Using slides, NY [...]

Guided Highlight Tour

Guided Highlight Tour

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

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for captivating Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, you’ll discover fascinating stories, meet standout objects from our collection, and get a taste of the rich history that shaped Southeastern Massachusetts. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike—no reservation needed, just drop [...]

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