Links from the Old Colony Historical Society in Taunton,
Massachusetts:
History, music, theater, culture and the arts in the Taunton region—find
out about these events that are happening every week in the community.
City’s official website with events
listings, contacts for municipal government, and general information on the
city.
Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce has
much useful area information, especially for business interests and tourists,
and sells local postcards and books such as Candles
on the Green.
Downtown Taunton Business
Improvement District
This non-profit is dedicated to the revitalization and growth of downtown
Taunton. Their website is a good
resource for finding out about services and events in the city.
First Parish Church in Taunton
Our neighbor on Church Green, the congregation was gathered in 1637 with
Elizabeth Pole as a founder. Today, this
active Unitarian Universalist Church is central to many events and
organizations in the community.
Not all, but many burials in the Taunton region,
and millions of other burials are registered on this site.
Global War on
Terrorism Memorial
Planned for Church Green
Downtown Taunton’s advocate for the improvement of local
business and quality of life. Each year, they organize events
that benefit the community such as summer concerts and the Lights On holiday
festival.
Taunton’s yearly celebration of local history takes place each October
with free events that are fun for the whole family!
A great variety of research collections can be found at the Commonwealth’s
archives, some available on-line. A
sampling includes early court records, vital records, records of state
institutions, and Plymouth Colony records.
New England
Historic and Genealogical Society
Located in Boston, NEHGS is the country’s oldest and most complete family
history resource.
New England Museum Association
The regional professional group that
is a great resource for information on museum practices, jobs, an annual
conference, and professional education.
This museum of the Pilgrim’s story shows real Mayflower artifacts and the people who
were New England’s first permanent English settlers. Located in Plymouth, it is the nation’s
oldest continuously-operating public museum, yet its interpretations and
changing exhibits are completely up to date.
Preservation Organizations &
Historical Societies Directory
A great research resource for locating similar historical
organizations.
Registry of Deeds for Northern
Bristol County
Many land records are now available on-line, and if they are not yet, find
out how to access older records.
Registry of Probate for Bristol
County
Wills, estate inventories, and other types of family records may be found
through this office.
Stonehill Industrial
History Center
Located at Stonehill College in Easton, MA, the excellent archive and
museum chronicles the Ames shovel business and other topics exploring America’s
industrial past.
Taunton Area
Vietnam Veterans Association
This active group of local veterans sponsors many events, including vigils
at one of the oldest Vietnam memorials in the country, right here on Church
Green. Their site also presents other
information on military history and resources for veterans.
A great resource for so many interests, the library also has a complete
microfilm set of newspapers, vital records, and history books.
This historic burial
ground is located on the Taunton River, today on the grounds of TMLP’s Cleary
Flood Station on Somerset Avenue. The
cemetery is a prime example of historic preservation.