Education Programs


Built in 1768, the Golden Ball Tavern has been a home, a tavern, a hotel, and a museum. Come learn about the 6 generations of the Jones family who lived here for almost 200 years. In this house, history still lives and breathes through true stories of British spies, the Weston Tea Party, and the comings and goings of the children and families.



School Groups


The Golden Ball Tavern Museum prides itself on being an educational institution as well as a museum. We build collaborations with schools to help teachers offer rich programs to teach colonial and early American history. We will fit the program to suit your study and curriculum—colonial life, westward movement, pre-Revolutionary times, etc.


The Golden Ball Tavern Museum offers guided tours to student groups. The majority of our school-group tours are for students in the 3rd-8th grades. Tours can be focused on colonial life and/or events leading up to the American Revolution and can include a hands-on session with colonial games or a storytelling activity (based on exciting, true events that took place at the Tavern). Please call to inquire about our customizable tours and crafting activities at the museum at 781-894-1751.



Girl Scout Programs


Effective for the '10-'11 school year, the Golden Ball will be offering special programs for Girl Scouts. Girls will be able to visit the museum to complete requirements for Brownie Try-Its and Junior Badges.


We offer programs for Girl Scouts from September through June, weekdays and weekends. Currently, our 2-hour programs cover requirements for the Listening to the Past Try-It for Brownies and My Heritage, Local Lore, Folk Arts, and It’s Important to Me Badges for Juniors. The cost is $10 - $15 per girl depending on the program selected. Two chaperones (required) are included free in the program and we have a maximum limit of 15 girls. If you are interested in scheduling a program or have any questions, please contact Michelle Roman at gbtmuseumeducation@gmail.com


Click Here to download a list of Girl Scout programs.