Join us as we virtually “visit” sites to learn about the history of the Old Colony region and beyond!

For this visit, we head to UMass Dartmouth Archives and Special Collections and get a personal tour of the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives with Sonia Pacheco, the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives librarian archivist. The archives are open to the public so be sure to plan your in-person visit by visiting

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About the Old Colony History Museum (OCHM):
The OCHM is a local history museum located in Taunton, Massachusetts. The Museum’s parent organization is the Old Colony Historical Society, one of the oldest organizations of its kind in New England. Founded in 1853, it serves the region of southeastern Massachusetts that was once part of the Plymouth Colony.

At OCHM, we’re committed to the preservation of our history through public engagement and community outreach. We’re here to collect, curate, interpret, and bring to vibrant life the history of the Old Colony, collaborating with the community to share those meaningful connections that knit together our past, present, and future.

The Old Colony History Museum is located on historic Church Green in Taunton. The Museum has its headquarters in the former Bristol Academy, designed in 1852 by the New York architect Richard Upjohn. Regular Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the Museum is $5 and free for Museum members and kids 12 and under. We’d love to welcome you for a visit!

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