"Spies Among Us" is going away at the end of the year! Visit the museum on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or at our Second Sunday tours on November 9th and learn about the story of General Gage's spies who visited the Tavern in 1775, explore examples of espionage on both sides, and examine the many ways of spying that were used during the American Revolution.
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. Visit our exhibit “Spies Among Us” 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.
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.
"Spies Among Us" is going away at the end of the year! Visit the museum on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or at our Second Sunday tours on November 9th and learn about the story of General Gage's spies who visited the Tavern in 1775, explore examples of espionage on both sides, and examine the many ways of spying that were used during the American Revolution.
Visit the museum on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for our weekly Open House Tours. No appointment necessary! Learn about 200 years of the Jones family, the “Weston Tea Party”, the visits of General Gage’s spies and Paul Revere’s men and see our newest exhibit “Spies Among Us”. You can also view our newly commissioned sculpture by local artist, Paul Angiolillo, titled “Mightier Than the Sword”.
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. Visit our exhibit “Spies Among Us” and view our sculpture “Mightier Than the Sword”. A fun, family friendly day out!
September 27th, 2025 - 58th Annual Barn Sale
October 14th, 2025 - Founding Foodies lecture with author David Dewitt (online)
October 26th 2025 - Weston Cemetery Tour with Weston Historical Society President, Pam Fox *
December 6th - 13th, 2025 - Trimming the Tavern Holiday Displays**
December 7th, 2025 - Annual Members Wassail Party
December 9th, 2025 - Twilight at the Tavern event 6.00 - 8.00 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
* 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
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.
