Old Colony History Museum

Old Colony History Museum 66 Church Green
Taunton, Massachusetts
508-822-1622
www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/donate/

🏦 We are a local history museum in Taunton, MA open year-round for tours, research, programs and events.

🕐Our hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10-4 plus lots of evenings.

🎟We have a museum on two floors full of awesome things to see and learn about. https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/exhibits/

🤝We host in-person and now virtual events to be able to share our history with as many people as po

ssible. https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/events/

📨To stay up-to-date on all the great stuff we having going on, sign up for our email newsletter. https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/email-update

💻Follow our blog on Medium for monthly local history stories delivered right to your inbox! https://ochm.medium.com/

🎁We offer locally-made products in our Gift Shop as well as some great souvenirs. https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/shop/

👩‍🏫If you are a super history buff, we offer a membership with perks like free admission and invitations to special events. https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/membership/

💞We are an independent, private non-profit and appreciate all of your support which allows us to do what we do.

We're closed Saturday, September 5 for Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸The Museum may be closed, but our Membership Drive isn't!So ...
09/05/2026

We're closed Saturday, September 5 for Labor Day weekend! 🇺🇸

The Museum may be closed, but our Membership Drive isn't!

So you should join. 😉

See you Tuesday!

📬 OCHM Members: Check your email!Early access to Tavern Night at the OCHM is officially LIVE! 🍻 Members get first dibs b...
09/04/2026

📬 OCHM Members: Check your email!

Early access to Tavern Night at the OCHM is officially LIVE! 🍻 Members get first dibs before tickets go on sale to the general public, so check your inbox and grab yours before they’re gone!

Not a member yet? This is a pretty great time to change that.

September is our Annual Membership Drive, which means new members who join this month:

🎁 Get a free membership gift
🎟️ Are entered to win our grand prize
🍺 Get early access to Tavern Night tickets
❤️ And, most importantly, support our work to preserve and share local history!

Tavern Night is one of our most popular events, and it does sell out. Join the OCHM today and you can get access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public!

Members, go check that inbox! 📧🍻

Why do people join the OCHM?We asked our members, and we're sharing what they had to say. ❤️What's your reason?Our Annua...
09/03/2026

Why do people join the OCHM?
We asked our members, and we're sharing what they had to say. ❤️

What's your reason?

Our Annual Membership Drive is underway! Memberships start at just $35, and new members who join in September receive a free gift and are entered to win a day in Newport, RI.

👉 Join today! Link in comments.

A new episode of *Up Close* has arrived!Curator Bronson Michaud takes a closer look at another fascinating object from t...
09/02/2026

A new episode of *Up Close* has arrived!

Curator Bronson Michaud takes a closer look at another fascinating object from the OCHM collection and the story behind it. History is full of surprises—and sometimes the smallest artifacts tell the biggest stories. Here is the powder horn of Joseph Dean.

Watch the latest episode here:

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qDxac_yNac

🎉 **Our Annual Membership Drive starts TODAY!**September is the perfect time to become a member of the Old Colony Histor...
09/01/2026

🎉 **Our Annual Membership Drive starts TODAY!**

September is the perfect time to become a member of the Old Colony History Museum and be part of the community that helps preserve and share the history of southeastern Massachusetts.

And during September, there's an extra reason to join! **Every new member who joins during the drive will receive a free gift and be entered to win a day in Newport, Rhode Island, including admission to two historic museums.**

OCHM membership includes complimentary admission to the Museum and Library, discounts on programs, invitations to members-only events, discounted research rates, 10% off in the Gift Shop, local hospitality discounts with select local businesses, and more!

**Memberships start at just $35 a year. It's the best deal in town!**

Join today and help keep local history thriving!

👉 **Link in the comments!**

September newsletter hits inboxes tomorrow! (9/1)Make sure you are signed up. It's getting to that time of year where so...
08/31/2026

September newsletter hits inboxes tomorrow! (9/1)

Make sure you are signed up. It's getting to that time of year where some great stuff gets announced in our newsletter first...

Things that start like "B**r with..." or "Tavern..."

Sign up link in the comments!

Surprise! 🍪We've got free cookies at the Old Colony History Museum today.If you've been meaning to stop by, consider thi...
08/29/2026

Surprise! 🍪

We've got free cookies at the Old Colony History Museum today.

If you've been meaning to stop by, consider this your sign. Come explore the galleries, enjoy some local history, and grab a cookie while you're here.

Open until 4 p.m. (and yes, the cookies are while they last!)

Come explore the OCHM, discover something new, and spend a little time with local history. We're here Tuesday–Saturday, ...
08/29/2026

Come explore the OCHM, discover something new, and spend a little time with local history. We're here Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM.

See you at the Museum!

350 Years Later: August 28, 1676On this day 350 years ago, Anawan, the senior military leader serving under Metacom (Kin...
08/28/2026

350 Years Later: August 28, 1676

On this day 350 years ago, Anawan, the senior military leader serving under Metacom (King Philip), surrendered at Rehoboth. His capture marked the effective end of large-scale fighting in King Philip’s War, although conflict continued in parts of northern New England until the war formally concluded in 1678.

The war left a profound impact on all who experienced it. More than 600 colonists were killed, 12 colonial towns were destroyed, and more than 3,000 Native people lost their lives. Many surviving indigenous men, women, and children were sold into slavery in the Caribbean.

Three and a half centuries later, the war remains one of the most devastating conflicts in New England history, forever reshaping the region and its people. As we continue to reflect on this anniversary, we invite you to read our recent blog post, *Reimagining Metacom*, which explores how the war is remembered today and the importance of incorporating Indigenous perspectives into our understanding of this history.

Read the blog post: https://ochm.medium.com/reimagining-metacom-a-conversation-about-king-philips-war-on-its-350th-anniversary-45c4c6cd35ad?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Thank you again to everyone who joined us for our recent King Philip’s War: 350 Years Later program. We are grateful for the thoughtful discussion and strong turnout. A recording of the presentation will soon be available on our website, and we look forward to sharing it with those who were unable to attend.

Some things change. Some things stay the same for more than 170 years. 📸: Eric B. Schultz
08/27/2026

Some things change. Some things stay the same for more than 170 years.

📸: Eric B. Schultz

Address

66 Church Green
Taunton, MA
02780

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15088221622

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