Date & Time: Sunday, November 23, 2025 | 3:00 PM Location: Seamen’s Bethel, 15 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA...
Harvest of the Sea: A Fishermen’s Thanksgiving Service
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Rotch Family History
Long before New Bedford became a world whaling capital, the Rotch family was already shaping New England’s maritime...
The Rotch family’s vision and enterprise laid the groundwork for New Bedford’s rise as a great port
Long before New Bedford became a world whaling capital, the Rotch family was already shaping New England’s maritime...
Catalpa Anniversary: The Greatest Escape in Irish History
This October, Seamen’s Bethel in New Bedford will host a special commemoration of one of the most daring rescues in...
The Creation of the Herman Melville Statue: An Interview with Stefanie Rocknak
New Bedford Port Society President Phil Oliveira sits down with Sculptor Stephanie Rocknak to discuss the Herman...
Behind the Artifacts: Stories from Seamen’s Bethel
At our recent Event on the Hill, curator Rachel Rossi shared a closer look at some of the remarkable artifacts housed...
The Cenotaphs of Seamen’s Bethel: Stories Etched in Stone
When you step inside the Seamen’s Bethel on Johnny Cake Hill, one of the first things you notice are the marble...
Thank You for Joining Us on the Hill
The New Bedford Port Society extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this year’s Event on the Hill....
“Sharing” Presented by Wacky Hat Productions
This short film, produced by Wacky Hat Productions, was filmed on location at the New Bedford Port Society’s Seamen’s...
“The Letter” A Short Film Experience
Within the quiet walls of the Seamen’s Bethel, stories of loss, survival, and reflection have echoed for generations....