Second Sunday Open House Tours

Join us for our Second Sunday Open House Tours every Sunday from 1 -3 p.m., February to November - in December we have a week long holiday event.  Step back in time and learn more about the magnificent and fascinating home of noted Loyalist Isaac Jones and his descendants.  FREE and family friendly! Join us to learn about colonial life and see firsthand what it was like to live in the 18th and 19th centuries. 

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. 

Our newest exhibit - “Spies Among Us”,  recalls the story of the visit of General Gage's spies, explores examples of espionage on both sides, and examines the many ways of spying that were used during the American Revolution. This coincides with the 250th anniversary of the spies visiting and staying at the tavern in February of 1775 while they were out taking sketches of the countryside to inform British troops of safest and best routes. You can also see our commemorative sculpture created by local artist, Paul Angiolillo, "Mightier Than the Sword", a copper quill with a solid wood inkwell representing the power of the written word leading up to, during and after the Revolution.

Here history still lives and breathes, telling the story of change through time. 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.

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

www.goldenballtavern.org

NOTE:  In addition to being open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. every Thursday, the museum is open every Second Sunday of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Admission is FREE.

To learn about other special events and opening times you can visit our website at www.goldenballtavern.org and join our mailing list.