OLD COLONY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

TAUNTON, MA

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The Old Colony Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Taunton, Massachusetts, dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of the Old Colony region. The society was founded in 1853 and has been collecting and preserving historical artifacts, documents, and photographs ever since.

The society's headquarters is located in a historic building on Church Green in the heart of Taunton's downtown area. The building was constructed in 1820 and served as a bank before being purchased by the society in 1935. Today, the building houses the society's extensive collection of historical artifacts, including furniture, clothing, tools, and artwork.

The society also operates a research library, which contains books, manuscripts, and other materials related to the history of the Old Colony region. The library is open to the public and is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in local history.

In addition to its collections and research resources, the Old Colony Historical Society hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. These include lectures, workshops, and tours of local historic sites.

Overall, the Old Colony Historical Society is a vital institution in the Taunton community, working to preserve and share the rich history of the Old Colony region with current and future generations.

OLD COLONY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in TAUNTON MA. US MID #8402500314

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

Contact OLD COLONY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

OLD COLONY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
66 CHURCH GRN
TAUNTON
MA
02780-3445

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OLD COLONY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8402500314
Name OLD COLONY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name OLD COLONY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 042308455
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 1,423,488
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.901744, -71.086987
CODES FIPS State Code: 25
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 613700
US Census Block: 2025