Old Colony Historical Society
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The Old Colony Historical Society (OCHS) is a local museum in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.
The museum is situated in the former Bristol Academy building. According to the OCHS's website, the building was "designed in 1852 by Richard Upjohn, architect of New York City’s Trinity Church."
The OCHS is one of New England's oldest historical societies, being founded in 1853; ever since perserving mostly antique artifacts from Taunton and its surrounding area.
Some of the exhibits and activities of the Old Colony Historical Society (OCHS) includes: a genealogy research library, exhibit halls, a concert/function hall, special activities, and etc. There is a special room dedicated to the fine sterling silver and stainless steel items of the world-renowned city-based company of Reed & Barton. Also, that may still be on display are a pair of authentic and original 1996 Olympic silver medals, created at the Reed & Barton manufacturing plant within the city.
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