There is something for everyone to enjoy during this annual three-day celebration of the City of Taunton!
Stay tuned for more additions and updates to this schedule!
Stay tuned for more additions and updates to this schedule!
Thursday, October 17
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Lecture: “Founding Martyr: The Life and Death of Dr. Joseph Warren, the American Revolution’s Lost Hero” by Christian Di Spigna
at Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green
Little has been known of one of the most important figures in early American history, Dr. Joseph Warren. Warren was involved in almost every major rebellious act in the Boston area for a decade and his provocative writings included the famous Suffolk Resolves, which helped unite the colonies against Britain and inspired the Declaration of Independence. Yet after his death, his life and legend faded, leaving his contemporaries to rise to fame in his place and obscuring his essential role in bringing America to independence.
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 pm with the talk to begin at 7 pm. For more information visit www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/lecture-founding-martyr-the-life-and-death-of-dr-joseph-warren-the-american-revolutions-lost-hero-by-christian-di-spigna/
Lecture: “Founding Martyr: The Life and Death of Dr. Joseph Warren, the American Revolution’s Lost Hero” by Christian Di Spigna
at Old Colony History Museum, 66 Church Green
Little has been known of one of the most important figures in early American history, Dr. Joseph Warren. Warren was involved in almost every major rebellious act in the Boston area for a decade and his provocative writings included the famous Suffolk Resolves, which helped unite the colonies against Britain and inspired the Declaration of Independence. Yet after his death, his life and legend faded, leaving his contemporaries to rise to fame in his place and obscuring his essential role in bringing America to independence.
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 pm with the talk to begin at 7 pm. For more information visit www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/event/lecture-founding-martyr-the-life-and-death-of-dr-joseph-warren-the-american-revolutions-lost-hero-by-christian-di-spigna/
Friday, October 18
6:00 - 11 pm
Liberty Libations Tavern Tour & Beer Tasting
starting at the Trescott Street Gallery, 8 Trescott Street
The festivities begin at Trescott Street Gallery, with a Beer Tasting and appetizers. The Tavern Tour leave the Gallery at 7 pm with stops at several Downtown Taunton establishments with raffle prizes at each stop. Tickets are $5 per person and include the beer tasting, light refreshments, and raffle tickets for a prize at each stop. This is an event for Patriots 21+.
Liberty Libations Tavern Tour & Beer Tasting
starting at the Trescott Street Gallery, 8 Trescott Street
The festivities begin at Trescott Street Gallery, with a Beer Tasting and appetizers. The Tavern Tour leave the Gallery at 7 pm with stops at several Downtown Taunton establishments with raffle prizes at each stop. Tickets are $5 per person and include the beer tasting, light refreshments, and raffle tickets for a prize at each stop. This is an event for Patriots 21+.
Saturday, October 19
11:00 am
Liberty and Union Trail Walking Tour
A one mile tour of Historic Downtown Taunton by the Old Colony History Museum. Tour begins at the Museum at 66 Church Green.
11:30 - 4 pm
Liberty and Union Flag Raising & Festival
on Church Green
Travel back in time to the 18th century with music, dance, food, vendors, and crafts representing life in Taunton at the time of the American Revolution. Kids can decorate a free Patriotic Pumpkin and play colonial games! The annual Liberty and Union Flag Raising activities will begin at the Robert Treat Paine Statue at 11:30 am followed by a procession to the Old Colony History Museum where the actual raising of the flag will take place. Click here for a list of all activities.
Liberty and Union Trail Walking Tour
A one mile tour of Historic Downtown Taunton by the Old Colony History Museum. Tour begins at the Museum at 66 Church Green.
11:30 - 4 pm
Liberty and Union Flag Raising & Festival
on Church Green
Travel back in time to the 18th century with music, dance, food, vendors, and crafts representing life in Taunton at the time of the American Revolution. Kids can decorate a free Patriotic Pumpkin and play colonial games! The annual Liberty and Union Flag Raising activities will begin at the Robert Treat Paine Statue at 11:30 am followed by a procession to the Old Colony History Museum where the actual raising of the flag will take place. Click here for a list of all activities.
