New Bedford Whaling National Park
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Thursday April 18 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT Weekly
Visitor Center Hours!
The Visitor Center will be open for 2024 summer season starting April 3. Come visit us at the park any time Wednesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM!Movie shown every half on the hour!Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays!The City That Lit The World"The town itself......More
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Friday April 19 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT Weekly
Visitor Center Hours!
The Visitor Center will be open for 2024 summer season starting April 3. Come visit us at the park any time Wednesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM!Movie shown every half on the hour!Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays!The City That Lit The World"The town itself......More
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Friday April 19 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
Whaling Tour: The Economic and Cultural Transformation of New Bedford
Join ranger Rufai whaling walking tour in the historical district.The tour starts at the visitor centerThroughout most of the 19th century, New Bedford was the whaling capital of the world, bringing wealth and prosperity to the city. The city’s port adapted to meet the ......More
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Friday April 19 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT Weekly
Economic Opportunities in New Bedford
Economic opportunity in New Bedford pulled people from all parts of the globe to the city. The whaling industry created a demand for workers and those that were willing to work were taken in by business owners and captains regardless of skin color. This same desire to w......More
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Saturday April 20 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT Weekly
Visitor Center Hours!
The Visitor Center will be open for 2024 summer season starting April 3. Come visit us at the park any time Wednesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM!Movie shown every half on the hour!Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays!The City That Lit The World"The town itself......More
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Saturday April 20 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
Economic Opportunities in New Bedford
Economic opportunity in New Bedford pulled people from all parts of the globe to the city. The whaling industry created a demand for workers and those that were willing to work were taken in by business owners and captains regardless of skin color. This same desire to w......More
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Saturday April 20 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT Weekly
Underground Railroad Tour
Join ranger Rufai for an Underground Railroad Walking TourThe Underground Railroad, a loosely connected network of people of diverse backgrounds, assisted enslaved people to find freedom through escape. Their efforts helped guide these formerly enslaved people to commun......More
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Sunday April 21 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT Weekly
Visitor Center Hours!
The Visitor Center will be open for 2024 summer season starting April 3. Come visit us at the park any time Wednesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM!Movie shown every half on the hour!Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays!The City That Lit The World"The town itself......More
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Sunday April 21 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
Walking Tour: The Importance of New Bedford Harbor throughout History
New Bedford harbor begin at the Bourne Counting House Park visitors are advised to meet at the visitor center at 10:15 AM
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Sunday April 21 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT Weekly
Whaling Walking Tour
Join volunteer Lucy, one of the 1850 ladies.
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Wednesday April 24 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT Weekly
Visitor Center Hours!
The Visitor Center will be open for 2024 summer season starting April 3. Come visit us at the park any time Wednesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM!Movie shown every half on the hour!Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays!The City That Lit The World"The town itself......More
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Thursday April 25 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT Weekly
Visitor Center Hours!
The Visitor Center will be open for 2024 summer season starting April 3. Come visit us at the park any time Wednesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM!Movie shown every half on the hour!Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays!The City That Lit The World"The town itself......More
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Friday April 26 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT Weekly
Visitor Center Hours!
The Visitor Center will be open for 2024 summer season starting April 3. Come visit us at the park any time Wednesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM!Movie shown every half on the hour!Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays!The City That Lit The World"The town itself......More
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Friday April 26 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
Whaling Tour: The Economic and Cultural Transformation of New Bedford
Join ranger Rufai whaling walking tour in the historical district.The tour starts at the visitor centerThroughout most of the 19th century, New Bedford was the whaling capital of the world, bringing wealth and prosperity to the city. The city’s port adapted to meet the ......More
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Friday April 26 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT Weekly
Economic Opportunities in New Bedford
Economic opportunity in New Bedford pulled people from all parts of the globe to the city. The whaling industry created a demand for workers and those that were willing to work were taken in by business owners and captains regardless of skin color. This same desire to w......More
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Saturday April 27 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT Weekly
Visitor Center Hours!
The Visitor Center will be open for 2024 summer season starting April 3. Come visit us at the park any time Wednesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM!Movie shown every half on the hour!Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays!The City That Lit The World"The town itself......More
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Saturday April 27 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Marine Debris Weaving Workshop
Join Artist in Residence Rebecca McGee Tuck at the New Bedford Whaling Historical Park for an immersive workshop in the art of weaving with rope and debris. Discover the rich maritime history of New Bedford as we come together to craft small woven pieces that will contr......More
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Saturday April 27 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
Economic Opportunities in New Bedford
Economic opportunity in New Bedford pulled people from all parts of the globe to the city. The whaling industry created a demand for workers and those that were willing to work were taken in by business owners and captains regardless of skin color. This same desire to w......More
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Saturday April 27 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT Weekly
Underground Railroad Tour
Join ranger Rufai for an Underground Railroad Walking TourThe Underground Railroad, a loosely connected network of people of diverse backgrounds, assisted enslaved people to find freedom through escape. Their efforts helped guide these formerly enslaved people to commun......More