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  • Benjamin Franklin and the Invention of American Science

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

    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. Paul Rubinson is Professor of History at [...]

  • Revolutions in Indian Country: Indigenous Participation in the War of American Independence

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

    Join us in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary as we explore the local stories of the Old Colony that helped shape the nation. This 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 [...]

  • SOLD OUT: Beer with Bronson: Anniversaries

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    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 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 connected to anniversaries that are rarely, if ever, on view. Tickets are $5/OCHM [...]