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.

🎉 **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 "Beer 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

What a night!A huge thank you to Eric Schultz and Don "Strong Turtle" Brown, Jr. for an incredible presentation marking ...
08/26/2026

What a night!

A huge thank you to Eric Schultz and Don "Strong Turtle" Brown, Jr. for an incredible presentation marking the 350th anniversary of the end of King Philip's War.

With a packed gallery, engaged audience, and fascinating discussion, the evening was a wonderful reminder of the power of history to bring people together. We were thrilled to see so many people eager to learn more about this important chapter in our region's past.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the program such a success. We love that you love local history. Nights like last night are exactly why we do what we do!

P.S. If you weren't able to join us, was there to film. We'll post the video to our website and send it in our newsletter when it's ready!

We're looking forward to tomorrow's **King Philip’s War: 350 Years Later** program with Pokanoket Tribal Historian Don "...
08/24/2026

We're looking forward to tomorrow's **King Philip’s War: 350 Years Later** program with Pokanoket Tribal Historian Don "Strong Turtle" Brown, Jr. and OCHM Board Member Eric B. Schultz.

Thank you for the incredible response—we are at max capacity! In fact, we're quite literally out of chairs and space in the gallery for this one.

If you weren't able to register, don't worry. Our friends at Taunton Community Access & Media, Inc. will be recording the presentation, and we'll share the video in a future newsletter and on our website so no one has to miss what promises to be a fascinating discussion.

Thanks so much for the great response! We love that you love local history!

It's the perfect day for a little local history! Stop by 10-4 and see what you'll discover.
08/22/2026

It's the perfect day for a little local history! Stop by 10-4 and see what you'll discover.

08/21/2026

👀 Another peek at the progress happening around the OCHM!

Construction continues, and with each update, we’re getting a little closer to seeing the vision for our grounds come to life. There’s still plenty to do, but it’s exciting to watch it all take shape!

Video from 8.20.26

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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