Golden Ball Tavern Museum Open for Tours every Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Golden Ball Tavern Museum will open its doors for again in February 2026 for tours of the museum and to showcase our upcoming exhibit “Lost Liberties - Broken Promises".  History is written by the victors—but what of the ill-fated, whose future was sealed by forces beyond their control? The Golden Ball Tavern Museum is committed to illuminating the “broken promises” of the American Revolution, with a focus on Weston history.

The exhibit is funded by a grant received from Mass Humanities program for "Expand Massachusetts Stories - Promises of the Revolution”. which has a special focus on the 250th. Mass Humanities grants are made possible by funding from the Mass Cultural Council.

“The Revolution belongs to all of us, and 2026 should be a time to bring more people into a statewide conversation on our past and the future of our democracy. By expanding this Massachusetts story, we can make the Semiquincentennial a time of renewal for the original promises of equality and freedom that emerged here 250 years ago.” 

Step back in time and learn more about the magnificent and fascinating home of noted Loyalist Isaac Jones and his descendants.  The Golden Ball Tavern was established and operated by prominent Weston resident, Isaac Jones.  The tavern "at the sign of the Golden Ball" operated as an inn from 1770 to 1793 and played a pivotal role in the unfolding of the Revolutionary War when it served as a base for British spies in 1775, was the site of the Weston Tea Party in 1774 and had a brief visit from Paul Revere's men in 1777. 

Here history still lives and breathes, telling the story of change through time. Explore this unique Revolutionary era tavern and learn of spies who visited the tavern and played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, the Weston Tea Party, and the eventful visit of Paul Revere's men.

You'll also learn about six generations of the Jones family who lived in this house for 200 years. We have hundreds of original artifacts from the Jones family!

Our tour guides will lead tours through the house and tell stories of the Jones family, our revolutionary history and answer your questions about the museum.

The Golden Ball Tavern was established and operated by prominent Weston resident, Isaac Jones. Isaac was a Loyalist turned Patriot and faced a dilemma not unlike those we face today. The tavern "at the sign of the Golden Ball" operated as an inn from 1770 to 1793 and played a pivotal role in the unfolding of the Revolutionary War. The house and Tavern were later occupied and carefully preserved for 200 years by six generations of the Jones family.

Thursday Tours Admissions: MEMBERS: Always Free.

General Admission: $12 Senior (65+): $10 Under 18: FREE

The Golden Ball Tavern is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is entirely self-sustaining

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