The New Bedford Port Society is proud to be featured in a recent article from The Saturday Evening Post exploring...
Seamen’s Bethel Featured in The Saturday Evening Post’s Massachusetts Whaling History Tour
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Christmas Candlelight Service 2026
Join us at the historic Seamen’s Bethel for a beautiful Christmas Candlelight Service celebrating the season with...
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...
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...
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.
Thank You for Joining Us for the Unveiling of the Herman Melville Statue
What a remarkable day at the Seamen's Bethel. The New Bedford Port Society extends our heartfelt thanks to everyone...
Thank You for Joining Us at The Event On The Hill 2026
The New Bedford Port Society extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for The Event On the Hill 2026....
Seamen’s Bethel Open House During AHA! Aug 13th
The New Bedford Port Society welcomes visitors for self-guided exploration of Seamen’s Bethel, beginning Thursday...
Melville in Our Seaport” Weekend – August 13-16!
As part of Melville in Our Seaport, the New Bedford Port Society invites you to discover the historic Seamen's Bethel,...