Links from the Old Colony Historical Society in Taunton, Massachusetts:

 

         

American Diner Museum

Taunton Green was a last bastion of mobile diners!

 

Arts Collaborative of Taunton

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 of Taunton

          City’s official website with events listings, contacts for municipal government, and general information on the city.

 

          Chamber of Commerce

          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.

 

Charles Crowley, Host of Olde Tyme Taunton

Old Colony Historical Society Board Member, Secretary, and local historian.  His site has a wealth of information on local history with images and maps.  Look for his cable TV show on Wednesday nights at 8:00 on Taunton Comcast Channel 15.

 

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.

 

Heart of Taunton

Downtown Taunton’s champion for the improvement of local business and quality of life.  Each year, they organize summer concerts and the Lights On holiday festival.

 

Liberty and Union Weekend Events

Taunton’s yearly celebration of local history takes place each October with free events that are fun for the whole family!

 

Preservation Organizations & Historical Societies Directory

A great research resource for locating similar historical organizations.

 

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 Industrial Theatre

This active troupe produces excellent productions of Shakespeare and original works, many that are unique to Taunton.

 

Taunton Public Library

A great resource for so many interests, the library also has a complete microfilm set of newspapers, vital records, and history books.

 

Walker-Blake Graveyard

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.
 

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