New Bedford Whaling National Park
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Saturday May 4 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 May 5 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 May 5 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
Walking Tour: The Importance of New Bedford Harbor throughout History
Tour begins at the Bourne Counting House at 10:30 am. Tour participants may meet at the VC at 10:15 am.1 Merrills Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740
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Sunday May 5 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT Weekly
Whaling Walking Tour
Join volunteer Lucy, one of the 1850 ladies.
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Wednesday May 8 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 May 9 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 May 9 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
AHA! Night: Marine Debris Weaving Workshop
Drop in and weave with Artist in Residence Rebecca McGee Tuck! Discover the rich maritime history of New Bedford as we come together to craft small woven pieces that will contribute to a larger work of art—a woven whale's tail. All ages are welcome to participate in thi......More
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Friday May 10 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 May 10 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
Whaling Tour
Join ranger Rufai as he explores the culture transformation of New Bedford through whaling!
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Friday May 10 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT Weekly
A New Life 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 May 11 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 May 11 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
A New Life in New Bedford
A New Life in New Bedford is how the city pulled people from all parts of the globe with its entrepreneur spirit. 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......More
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Saturday May 11 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 May 12 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 May 12 10:30am - 11:30am EDT Weekly
Walking Tour: The Importance of New Bedford Harbor throughout History
Tour begins at the Bourne Counting House at 10:30 am. Tour participants may meet at the VC at 10:15 am.1 Merrills Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740
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Sunday May 12 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT Weekly
Whaling Walking Tour
Join volunteer Lucy, one of the 1850 ladies.