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Preserving New Bedford’s maritime heritage through the Seamen’s Bethel and Mariners’ Home—where history, community, and tradition come together.

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Join Us for the 2026 Rememberence & Blessing of the Fleet

As spring turns to summer, the New Bedford Port Society invites the community to join us for our Annual Memorial Day Event on Monday, May 25, 2026 with a procession starting at the historic Seamen’s Bethel at 9:30am and moving down to the waterfront for 10:00am. Each...

Thank You for Supporting Our 2025 Annual Campaign

Thank You for Supporting Our 2025 Annual CampaignDear Friends and Supporters, On behalf of the New Bedford Port Society, thank you to everyone who contributed to our 2025 Annual Campaign. Your generosity plays a vital role in preserving the Seamen’s Bethel and the...

Help Support the Herman Melville Statue

The New Bedford Port Society is proud to support the creation of a new public statue honoring Herman Melville, one of America’s most influential authors and a figure deeply connected to New Bedford’s maritime history. After reviewing more than 40 artist submissions...

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