Hidden within the New Bedford Port Society is a powerful symbol of freedom that also tells a deeply local story. The...
The original Liberty Bell
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Thank you for joining us at the Catalpa 150th Anniversary Event
Thank you to everyone who joined us in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa Rescue. It was a meaningful...
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Catalpa
The City of New Bedford, in partnership with the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, cordially invites you to commemorate...
The tragedy of the Yankee Rose
The tragedy of the Yankee Rose has impacted us deeply at the Seamen’s Bethel. It reminds us that behind every vessel...
U.S.A.T. Dorchester
Each year we remember the sacrifice of the Four Chaplains and all those lost aboard the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, sunk by a...
In Memory of Jason “Tex” Vasquez
The New Bedford maritime community mourns the passing of Jason Vasquez, known to many along the waterfront simply as...
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...
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...
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...
Christmas Candlelight Service 2025 Highlights
Relive the warmth and spirit of the 2025 Christmas Candlelight Service at the historic Seamen’s Bethel in New Bedford....