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Get Your Tickets
Step inside the privately owned Jeremiah Pearson Tavern, built in the late 17th century for a rare members-only night of history, hospitality, and Revolutionary good cheer. Traditionally said to have operated as a tavern from 1732 to 1837, this remarkable Byfield home offers a fitting setting for a party honoring America’s 250th birthday.
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Visit
Regular Season Museum Tours begin on May 28, 2026. Thursday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tours are on the hour. (*Last tour is at 4 p.m.)
Winter tours are being offered: Saturdays from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (*Last tour at 3 p.m.) Weather permitting.
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Watch
A front row seat to Declaration Day! Three videos that take you to our town-wide celebration commemorating the first reading of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago. Processions of soldiers, the Declaration arriving by horse and rider, Governor Maura Healey giving remarks, reenactors throughout the parks and streets… come along!
OFFICE HOURS
From mid-October–May, off-season Office Hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday. Please call to confirm as hours are subject to change.
During our regular open season Office Hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesday–Friday. Please call to confirm as hours are subject to change.
LEARN
Cemetery walking tours, lectures, and special events—learn about upcoming programs here. Sign up for our informative bi-weekly newsletters here. Explore the site—there are many resources for your research, genealogy projects, and curiosity about local lore.