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...
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 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...
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...
October 9 | 6:00 PM | The Seamen’s Bethel Join the New Bedford Port Society for an evening with acclaimed maritime historian and New York Times Bestselling Author Eric Jay Dolin, author of Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America, as he discusses his newest book,...
