Built in 1768, the Golden Ball Tavern was the home of prominent 18th century Westonian Isaac Jones. The tavern "at the sign of the golden ball" operated as an inn from 1770 to 1793 for travellers on the Boston Post Road. It ceased being an inn in 1793. From then on, for six generations-200 years-it was occupied by the same family until it was acquired by the Golden Ball Tavern Trust in the 1960's. Here, history still lives and breathes, telling the story of change. Visit this unique Revolutionary era tavern and learn of

  • The spies who went out in the cold
  • The "other" tea party
  • Paul Revere's men's eventful visit

    • "A fascinating glimpse of Americana" Almost all of the furnishings here - pictures, ceramics, silver, glass, textiles, furniture belonged to the Jones family.


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