The City of New Bedford, in partnership with the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, cordially invites you to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa rescue—an extraordinary story of courage, resilience, and the pursuit of freedom.
Join us on April 17th at 5:30 PM at the historic Seamen’s Bethel for a special evening featuring guest lecturer Peter Stevens, acclaimed author of The Voyage of the Catalpa: A Perilous Journey and Six Irish Rebels’ Escape to Freedom. Stevens will share insights into this remarkable chapter of history and its enduring legacy.
Books will be available for purchase following the lecture.