Robert Treat Paine Tribute & Taunton’s Revolutionary War Walking Tour

Join the Old Colony History Museum (OCHM) and the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) as we pay tribute to Taunton’s signer of the Declaration of Independence, Robert Treat Paine. May marks the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congre......More

Join the Old Colony History Museum (OCHM) and the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) as we pay tribute to Taunton’s signer of the Declaration of Independence, Robert Treat Paine. May marks the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress convening in Philadelphia to unite the thirteen colonies in support of the American Revolution – of which Paine was a delegate. The tribute will include a wreath laying ceremony with musket fire by the SAR at the Robert Treat Paine statue in front of Taunton City Hall, followed by a Revolutionary War walking tour of downtown led by the OCHM. All are invited to the wreath laying at 11am. Tickets to “Taunton’s Revolutionary War Walking Tour” are $10/Not-yet-a-Member, $0/OCHM Members and must be purchased ahead of time. The walking tour begins as soon as the ceremony ends, approximately 11:30am, and follows an eight-tenths of a mile trail around downtown, ending back at the statue. Light rain or shine. Rain date is set for May 31 at 11am. TOUR TICKETS

Revolutionary War Wife: Sally Cobb Paine and the Taunton Home Front, 1770-1781

“I hope I Shall See you with your head on your Shoulders once more but my Stout heart begins to quiver for fear of blood Shed.” So wrote Sally Cobb Paine to her husband, only ten days before the battles at Lexington and Concord ignited the American Revolution. While Rob......More

“I hope I Shall See you with your head on your Shoulders once more but my Stout heart begins to quiver for fear of blood Shed.” So wrote Sally Cobb Paine to her husband, only ten days before the battles at Lexington and Concord ignited the American Revolution. While Robert Treat Paine served the cause of independence in Philadelphia and Boston, his wife and children waged a different kind of war from their home on Taunton Green. Drawing upon almost fifty of Sally’s letters, which are now in the collection of the Massachusetts Historical Society, Dr. William Hanna will present a new interpretation of life on the Taunton home front between 1770 and 1781. Join him as he describes the Revolution as seen through the eyes of a Taunton family. Tickets: FREE, RSVP requiredThe OCHM is proud to offer free public programs, continuing our long tradition of providing accessible history and learning for all.

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

 Armed Forces Day

The Old Colony History Museum is proud to be a 2025 Blue Star Museum! Blue Star Museums is a free admission program for active military and their families from Armed Forces Day (May 17, 2025) through Labor Day (September 1, 2025)

Closed in Observance of Memorial Day

Free Family Day!

Join us for a fun and free day once a month at the Old Colony History Museum, where everyone is welcome to explore Southeastern Massachusetts’ rich history! A 30-minute complimentary guided highlight tour of the museum is offered at noon, and an interactive family activ......More

Join us for a fun and free day once a month at the Old Colony History Museum, where everyone is welcome to explore Southeastern Massachusetts’ rich history! A 30-minute complimentary guided highlight tour of the museum is offered at noon, and an interactive family activity takes place at 2pm. No registration required. Admission and activities brought to you by First Citizens Federal Credit Union. Free Family Days include: February 22March 22April 26May 31June 28July 26August 23September 20October 18 (Liberty & Union Day)November 15December 27

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

Member Morning: Evening Edition

Take advantage of your membership and attend one, or all, of our Member-Only Events! More to come…

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

Closed in Observance of Juneteenth

Free Family Day!

Join us for a fun and free day once a month at the Old Colony History Museum, where everyone is welcome to explore Southeastern Massachusetts’ rich history! A 30-minute complimentary guided highlight tour of the museum is offered at noon, and an interactive family activ......More

Join us for a fun and free day once a month at the Old Colony History Museum, where everyone is welcome to explore Southeastern Massachusetts’ rich history! A 30-minute complimentary guided highlight tour of the museum is offered at noon, and an interactive family activity takes place at 2pm. No registration required. Free Family Days include: February 22March 22April 26May 31June 28July 26August 23September 20October 18 (Liberty & Union Day)November 15December 27

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