The Commonwealth Museum, 220 William T Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA 02125, US

HistoryWhen the Bristol Academy closed in 1926, the building was purchased by the Old Colony Historical Society, now Old Colony History Museum, which had met in private residences, temporary halls, and the Cedar Street Chapel since its own founding in 1853. Well-suited to our needs, the building is a gem of our collection and is recognized as part of the Church Green National Historic District.SpecialtiesLocated at 66 Church Green in Taunton, Massachusetts, the Old Colony History Museum is home to an extensive collection of regional objects and archives and a research library specializing in local history and genealogy. It's parent organization, the Old Colony Historical Society, was founded on May 4, 1853, making it one of New England's oldest historical societies. We are open year-round Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4, and offer many exciting exhibitions, activities, programs, research opportunities and, most importantly, an inspiring setting for visitors from around the block and around the world. Mostly, we are about sharing our history with our community and look forward to showing you around sometime soon.