1926: In Style See how women dressed a century ago—from flapper frocks to the revolutionary little black dress. Opens May 1, 2026 Old Colony History Museum On View Tu-Sat, 10 am to 4 pm
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. Live music & dancing Signature cocktail + drinks 1920s-inspired hors d'oeuvres Optional 1920s attire encouraged 📅 Thursday, May 7 | 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 [...]
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. Reserve your free tickets today thanks to the Creative SouthCoast Initiative Fund of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
