NOTE: THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY AND WILL REPOEN IN FEBRUARY 2026.
Join us every Second Sunday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and learn about six generations of the Jones family living in this house for 200 years! Learn about the unique role that the tavern and Isaac Jones played during the Revolutionary War - including the visits from British Spies, Paul Revere’s men and a Weston Tea Party. and view our sculpture “Mightier Than the Sword”. A fun, family friendly day out!
You can now find the presentation by Joseph M. Adelman, Ph.D. expounding on the role of taverns in the Revolutionary Era on our YouTube channel. Link HERE.
This talk was presented by The Golden Ball Tavern Museum and the Friends of the Josiah Smith Tavern.
(Image of Golden Ball Tavern Museum’s original taproom).
We welcomed Larry C. Kerpelman for a lecture on “The Plight of Loyalists in Massachusetts.” This lecture was held on October 9th. The recording can be found here.
A lecture by Marjory O’Toole, Executive Director of the Little Compton Historical Society
Held on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 Link to recording Here.
This program was made possible by a grant from the Weston Cultural Council which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Join us for this year’s winter holiday event, Trimming the Tavern "Here's to the Red, White and Blue!" - our third annual "Trimming the Tavern" event which opens on Saturday, December 6th at 10 a.m. and runs until Saturday, December 13th. Opening hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day except Sunday when the museum will close to the public at 2 p.m. to prepare for our annual Members Wassail Party.
Join us for a captivating talk with award-winning author William Hazelgrove as he delves into the fascinating story of Henry Knox.
On January 8th at 6.30 p.m. author William Hazelgrove will delve into the fascinating story of Henry Knox's daring mission during the American Revolution and take us on a journey through history, sharing insights and anecdotes that bring this incredible tale to life.
December 18th, 2025 - Last Thursday Open House Tours of 2025 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
January 8th, 2026 - Henry Knox Lecture with author William Hazelgrove (online)
February 12th, 2026 - Colonial Dance lecture and lessons with Jacob Bloom ***
March 25, 2026 - Women of ‘76 (Lesser known women of the American Revolution****
March 31st, 2026 - The Franklin Stove: An Unintended American Revolution with author Joyce Chaplin March
May 2026 - From the Battlefield to The Stage : The Many Lives of General Burgoyne with author Norman Posen
September 26th - 59th Annual Barn Sale! 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Partnering with Weston Historical Society
** Partnering with the Country Garden Club of Weston, Weston Garden Club Evening Group, Weston Public Library, Weston Council on Aging, Land's Sake, Weston Public Schools
*** Partnering with the Josiah Smith Tavern and the Weston Historical Society
**** Partnering with the Weston Public Library
Visit the museum on Thursday, December 18th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our last weekly Open House Tours of 2025. We will resume tours in February 2026. Learn about 200 years of the Jones family, the “Weston Tea Party”, the visits of General Gage’s spies and Paul Revere’s men. You can also view our specially commissioned sculpture by local artist, Paul Angiolillo, titled “Mightier Than the Sword”.
NOTE: THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY AND WILL REPOEN IN FEBRUARY 2026.
Join us every Second Sunday of the month from 1-3 p.m. and learn about six generations of the Jones family living in this house for 200 years! Learn about the unique role that the tavern and Isaac Jones played during the Revolutionary War - including the visits from British Spies, Paul Revere’s men and a Weston Tea Party. and view our sculpture “Mightier Than the Sword”. A fun, family friendly day out!
GOLDEN BALL TAVERN’S 59th ANNUAL BARN SALE will be held on SEPT. 26th, 2026!
Thank you to all of our donors and those who came out on the day and made purchases which support our education and preservation initiatives. We look forward to another great year in 2026.
CONTACT INFO: gbtmuseum@gmail.com or call 781-894-1751
We enjoyed our online lecture with Malcolm F. Purinton, Ph.D., renowned beer historian, professor, author and columnist who turned his love of beer into an academic vocation. Learn more about the role of beer and alcohol in Revolutionary times with a very interesting perspective by watching the lecture on our YouTube channel HERE!
You can now find the presentation by Joseph M. Adelman, Ph.D. expounding on the role of taverns in the Revolutionary Era on our YouTube channel. Link HERE.
This talk was presented by The Golden Ball Tavern Museum and the Friends of the Josiah Smith Tavern.
(Image of Golden Ball Tavern Museum’s original taproom).
We were treated to a talk on Oct. 14th with writer and author, Dave DeWitt and learn about how our founding fathers shaped our food choices.
During this talk, Dave DeWitt described how some of America's most famous colonial leaders, not only established America's political destiny, but also revolutionized the very food we eat.
Jonathan Detwiler of Buttonwood Renovations gave an enlightening architectural tour of the Golden Ball Tavern in October 2023. We look forward to having him return to highlight more of the unique features of our museum. Watch the recording HERE.
We welcomed Larry C. Kerpelman for a lecture on “The Plight of Loyalists in Massachusetts.” This lecture was held on October 9th. The recording can be found here.
A lecture by Marjory O’Toole, Executive Director of the Little Compton Historical Society
Held on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 Link to recording Here.
This program was made possible by a grant from the Weston Cultural Council which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
