As a New Bedford native, Brett Carlsen has always been drawn to the rich history of the city he calls home. With the...
A Sanctuary of Stories: Brett Carlsen
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Introducing A Sanctuary of Stories
Within the walls of the Seamen’s Bethel and Mariners’ Home live generations of stories — stories of courage,...
Harvest of the Sea: A Fishermen’s Thanksgiving Service
Join the New Bedford Port Society for Harvest of the Sea, a special Fisherman’s Thanksgiving Service honoring the men...
Thank You for Joining Us for The Wreck of the Mentor!
Thank you to everyone who joined the New Bedford Port Society at the historic Seamen’s Bethel for a memorable evening...
In memoriam of Richard Karoll Fabio
Richard Karoll Fabio passed peacefully Friday October 2nd surrounded by friends and loved ones. A lifelong resident of...
The Wreck of the Mentor: An Evening with Author Eric Jay Dolin
October 9 | 6:00 PM | The Seamen’s Bethel Join the New Bedford Port Society for an evening with acclaimed maritime...
A Sanctuary of Stories: Ronald L. Gagnon
For Ronald L. Gagnon, preserving history is about making sure the stories and places that shaped our...
In Memory of Charles “Chuck” Cotter
It is with great sadness that the New Bedford Port Society remembers the passing of Charles “Chuck” Cotter, a longtime...
A Sanctuary of Stories: 2026 Annual Campaign
This year, our annual campaign, Sanctuary of Stories, celebrates the Port Society as a place where history is protected and stories endure.
Seamen’s Bethel Featured in The Saturday Evening Post’s Massachusetts Whaling History Tour
The New Bedford Port Society is proud to be featured in a recent article from The Saturday Evening Post exploring...