Hidden within the New Bedford Port Society is a powerful symbol of freedom that also tells a deeply local story. The original Liberty Bell, designed by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London, was commissioned by the state of Pennsylvania. When it first arrived, it...
Thank you to everyone who joined us in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa Rescue. It was a meaningful day of reflection, remembrance, and shared history. Together, we honored a powerful story of courage and determination—one that continues to resonate...
The City of New Bedford, in partnership with the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, cordially invites you to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa rescue—an extraordinary story of courage, resilience, and the pursuit of freedom. Join us on April 17th at 5:30 PM...
The tragedy of the Yankee Rose has impacted us deeply at the Seamen’s Bethel. It reminds us that behind every vessel and every trip to sea, there are families and a community that care deeply. The New Bedford Port Society has always stood alongside the fishing...
Each year we remember the sacrifice of the Four Chaplains and all those lost aboard the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, sunk by a German submarine in the early morning hours of February 3, 1943. Of the 902 people on board, 672 were lost, leaving only 230 survivors after the ship...
