Old Colony Historical Society [MA]
Founded in 1853, the Old Colony Historical Society is one of the oldest historical societies in New England. The society maintains a diverse collection of local historical artifacts, ranging form Native American artifacts to portraits of Taunton elders, and is housed in the Bristol Academy building, a fine example of Italianate architecture that was designed by Richard Upjohn and is now listed on the national register of historic places.
The society offers guided tours of the Bristol Academy building, field trip programs for local students, a lecture series, and research resources. The website offers visitor information, a history of Tauton and the society, and information regarding the research resources offered by the society.