A Taunton Tradition

Each fall, the City of Taunton, Massachusetts' annual Liberty and Union Weekend commemorates the historic events of October 21, 1774. On that date, Taunton became the first community in the American colonies to raise a flag in stated opposition to British rule. That flag - the "Liberty and Union" flag - flies proudly over our City to this day.

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This year's Weekend was celebrated October 17-20, 2013 with free historic tours, talks, performances, and fun family activities. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this annual community celebration. See you next year!

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"Born to be free, we spurn the Knaves who dare For us the Chains of Slavery to prepare.
Steadfast, in Freedom's Cause, we'll live and die, Unawed by Statesmen, Foes to Tyranny,
But if oppression brings us to our Graves, and marks us dead, she ne'er shall mark us Slaves."
- Taunton Sons of Liberty, October 1774