Within the walls of the Seamen’s Bethel and Mariners’ Home live generations of stories — stories of courage, sacrifice, hope, remembrance, and connection. Some are etched into memorial tablets and cenotaphs. Others live in family memories, conversations, and personal...
Join the New Bedford Port Society for Harvest of the Sea, a special Fisherman’s Thanksgiving Service honoring the men and women whose lives and livelihoods are connected to the sea. This meaningful gathering at the historic Seamen’s Bethel offers an opportunity to...
Join us at the historic Seamen’s Bethel for a beautiful Christmas Candlelight Service celebrating the season with music, reflection, and the warmth of community. Surrounded by the historic maritime character of Seamen’s Bethel, this special service offers a peaceful...
Thank you to everyone who joined the New Bedford Port Society at the historic Seamen’s Bethel for a memorable evening with acclaimed maritime historian and author Eric Jay Dolin. Guests had the opportunity to explore the remarkable true story behind The Wreck of the...
Richard Karoll Fabio passed peacefully Friday October 2nd surrounded by friends and loved ones. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, Richard was a leader, teacher, mentor, and good friend to many. Richard was a proud member of the New Bedford Port Society Board of...
