Celebrate the 252nd Anniversary of
Liberty and Union
OCTOBER 17, 2026
Taunton, Massachusetts
Join us on October 17, 2026, as we celebrate the 252nd Anniversary of Liberty & Union!
Experience colonial reenactors, historic trades, live music, family activities, guided museum tours, food vendors, and more as downtown Taunton comes alive with the sights and sounds of 1774.
Admission is free.
Why Liberty & Union?
On October 21, 1774, Taunton residents raised a flag bearing the words "Liberty and Union" in protest of British policies. The event was one of the earliest public displays of resistance in the American colonies and helped establish Taunton's place in the story of the American Revolution. Today, hosted by the Old Colony History Museum each October, the Liberty & Union Festival celebrates that legacy through living history, education, and community.
What was life like in 1774? Through live demonstrations, reenactors portray historic trades from the colonial era, bringing the past to life!
Experience a fife & drum performance, engage with reenactors, try our out scavenger hunt, and much more!
Visit with farm animals, play historic games with the whole family, enjoy food and drink, and take a guided tour of the Old Colony History Museum!
