Wilmington Town Museum

at the Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern
 

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Wilmington Town Museum at the
Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern, c.1770
430 Salem Street (Route 62)
Wilmington, MA  01887
phone:  978-658-5475
e-mail:  htavern@town.wilmington.ma.us

 

 

 

 

  • The Wilmington Town Museum at the Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern is owned by the town of Wilmington, Massachusetts and is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of the town of Wilmington.
  • The Museum is housed in an historic 18th century tavern and is an excellent example of quality construction practices of the late 18th century. 
  • Free tours of the Wilmington Town Museum are held on the first or second Sunday of the month between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
  • The Museum is also open from September to June on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • SUMMER HOURS - The Museum is open July and early August on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

 

 


UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE TAVERN:

 

 

FRIDAYS UNTIL AUGUST 8, 2008

Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Brown Bag Lunch & Games

Pack a lunch and bring your family to the Tavern for a picnic!  After

Lunch, play old-fashioned games like shuttlecock (badminton), cup & ball, hoop toss and more!


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Harvest Festival
Hosted by the Friends of the Harnden Tavern
    Join the Friends as they demonstrate colonial crafts and skills.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2008
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Social
Hosted by the Friends of the Harnden Tavern

A special opportunity to visit the Harnden Tavern during the Holiday season!  Enjoy refreshments and holiday decorations in a colonial setting.

 




Site was last updated July 31, 2008

 

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