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.

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!

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.  

Join us on Tuesday, December 9th from 6.00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Twilight at the Tavern. Stroll through the museum by candlelight and enjoy the richly decorated rooms of our '“Trimming the Tavern” holiday event. Tickets are available now!