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 for the Unveiling of the Herman Melville Statue
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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,...
A Sanctuary of Stories: Emir Jorge Morais
In this edition of Sanctuary of Stories, New Bedford native Emir Jorge Morais reflects on why preserving the city's...
New Bedford whaleship Ann Alexander
Image: "Destruction of the Larboard Boat of the Ann Alexander, by a Sperm Whale in the South Pacific" (1851), courtesy...
The whaleship Charles W. Morgan
More than 180 years ago, a familiar sight left New Bedford Harbor as the whaleship Charles W. Morgan began her second...
In Memorium of Lars Vinjerud II
The New Bedford Port Society extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Lars Vinjerud...
A Sanctuary of Stories: Timothy D. Walker
As part of the New Bedford Port Society’s Sanctuary of Stories, historian, author, and board member Timothy Walker...
A Day of Remembrance at the Seamen’s Bethel
The New Bedford Port Society would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this year’s...