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SUMMARY:Guided Highlight Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a 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 in and enjoy a midday dose of history! \nGuided Highlight Tours are FREE with admission. Book your tickets to the visit the OCHM today!
URL:https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/highlight-tour-of-the-museum-2/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 66 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA 02780\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free Public Programs,In-person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T041234
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SUMMARY:Beer with Bronson: The 1920s
DESCRIPTION:Join Curator of Collections Bronson Michaud for a pint (or root beer) and some fun history in this fan favorite OCHM program. Each installment features a different theme drawn from the museum’s collections. For this edition\, Bronson will present a curated selection of objects from the 1920s that are rarely\, if ever\, on view. \nTickets are $5/OCHM Member\, and $10/non-member and go on sale April 1. \nNot yet a member? Join today for this and other great member benefits throughout the year at https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/membership/. \nSpecial thanks to our beer sponsors\, Berkley Beer Company\, for the delicious brews we enjoy at each program. \n 
URL:https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/beer-with-bronson-the-1920s/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 66 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA 02780\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Member Discount,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260522T041234
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opens: 1926: In Style
DESCRIPTION:1926: In Style\nSee how women dressed a century ago—from flapper frocks to the revolutionary little black dress. \nOpens May 1\, 2026\nOld Colony History Museum\nOn View Tu-Sat\, 10 am to 4 pm \n 
URL:https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/1926instyle/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 66 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA 02780\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T041234
CREATED:20260325T160303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T222335Z
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SUMMARY:Back in Time: 1926
DESCRIPTION:Step back to 1926 and celebrate 100 years in our historic home at 66 Church Green. This lively evening fundraiser will feature live swing music\, vintage flair\, signature cocktails\, and 1920s-inspired bites. \n\nLive music & dancing\nSignature cocktail + drinks\n1920s-inspired hors d’oeuvres\nOptional 1920s attire encouraged\n\n📅 Thursday\, May 7 | 6:00–8:00 PM\n📍 Old Colony History Museum\n🔞 21+ event \n 
URL:https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/back-in-time-1926/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 66 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA 02780\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
CATEGORIES:21+ Event,In-person Event,Special Event,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260522T041234
CREATED:20260417T202042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T204613Z
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SUMMARY:Revolution in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Old Colony History Museum and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) – Robert Treat Paine Chapter as we pay tribute to Taunton’s signer of the Declaration of Independence and kick off our celebration of 250 years of American independence.\nReserve your free tickets today thanks to the Creative SouthCoast Initiative Fund of the SouthCoast Community Foundation. \nEvent Schedule\n11:00 AM – Revolutionary Walking TourCheck in at the museum and join a procession to the Robert Treat Paine statue for a wreath-laying ceremony with musket fire\, followed by a guided walking tour of Taunton’s Revolutionary history. \n1:00 PM & 1:30 PM – Gallery Talk with Curator Bronson MichaudA short gallery talk in the Military Room featuring stories from the American Revolution through objects from the museum’s collection. (Same talk offered twice.) \n2:00 PM – Guest Lecture: From Slaves to SoldiersLocal historian and reenactor Jason Roomes explores the African American experience in the American Revolution\, including the story of his own ancestor. \nThis event is supported by the Creative SouthCoast Initiative Fund of the SouthCoast Community Foundation. Thanks to this support\, admission is free for all visitors; however\, advance registration is required. We are proud to be a part of ArtWeek SouthCoast 2026\, a 10-day regional celebration of art\, culture\, and community across Southeastern Massachusetts\, taking place May 8–17. Learn more at artweeksouthcoast.org. \nThe OCHM is proud to offer free public programs\, continuing our long tradition of providing accessible history and learning for all.
URL:https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/revolution-in-motion/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 66 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA 02780\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free Public Programs,In-person Event,Special Event,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260522T041234
CREATED:20260506T153616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T172221Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Star Museums
DESCRIPTION:The Old Colony History Museum is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums\, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. The 2026 program will begin on Armed Forces Day\, Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\, and end on Labor Day\, Monday\, September 7\, 2026. Learn more and find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums.
URL:https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/blue-star-museums/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 66 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA 02780\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T183000
DTSTAMP:20260522T041234
CREATED:20260325T162233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T194538Z
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SUMMARY:Benjamin Franklin and the Invention of American Science
DESCRIPTION:Science belongs to the world. So why did Benjamin Franklin and his peers think that the United States was the best at it? This talk explores how Franklin and early American scientists defined science as a fundamentally American activity and helped the United States become a scientific powerhouse. \nPaul Rubinson is Professor of History at Bridgewater State University. He has written books on scientists and nuclear weapons and is the author of American Scientists and Human Rights from the Early Republic to the Cold War\, forthcoming from Cambridge University Press. \nJoin us in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary as we explore the local stories of the Old Colony that helped shape the nation. \nThe OCHM is proud to offer free public programs\, continuing our long tradition of providing accessible history and learning for all.
URL:https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/ben-franklin-and-american-science-during-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 66 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA 02780\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free Public Programs,In-person Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260522T041234
CREATED:20260213T180741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T180741Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSED for Memorial Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/closed-for-memorial-day-weekend/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 66 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA 02780\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T183000
DTSTAMP:20260522T041234
CREATED:20260325T161419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T203803Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutions in Indian Country: Indigenous Participation in the War of American Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary as we explore the local stories of the Old Colony that helped shape the nation.\nThis talk will explore how various Indigenous nations participated in the War of American Independence\, and what the creation of the United States meant for them. Perspectives will range from Native people living within Massachusetts to those living thousands of miles away. \nIan Saxine is a historian of early modern North America with a particular focus on Indigenous people and the Maritime Northeast. Saxine co-hosts the podcast Mainely History (with Tiffany Link\, Maine Historical Society)\, featuring conversations about Maine and New England history. He is co-editor of a new book\, The Great Upheaval: War\, Migration\, and Transformation in Early Modern America\, 1675-1725 (University of Nebraska Press\, 2026). \nThe OCHM is proud to offer free public programs\, continuing our long tradition of providing accessible history and learning for all. \n 
URL:https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/revolutions-in-indian-country-indigenous-participation-in-the-war-of-american-independence/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 66 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA 02780\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Free Public Programs,In-person Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
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SUMMARY:CLOSED for Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/closed-for-independence-day/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 66 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA 02780\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260522T041234
CREATED:20260213T180842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T180842Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSED for Labor Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/closed-for-labor-day-weekend/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 66 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA 02780\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20260522T041234
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T180916Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/closed-for-thanksgiving-break/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 66 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA 02780\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227
DTSTAMP:20260522T041234
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SUMMARY:CLOSED for Christmas Break
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/closed-for-christmas-break/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 66 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA 02780\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780
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