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FAIRHAVEN, MA — Discover Fairhaven and the Fairhaven July 4th Celebration Team are proud to invite residents, visitors, community groups, and businesses to participate in a historic milestone: the MA250: Fairhaven’s Revolutionary Fourth of July Independence Day Parade and Celebration. Scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, this landmark event represents …

This local history piece was written and submitted to New Bedford Guide by Nathaniel Rego, who enjoys researching the history of New Bedford and sharing those stories through his writing. Mary “Polly” Johnson was born in 1784, while her then-future spouse, Nathan Johnson, was conceived in 1797. As Frederick Douglass …

During the month of May, the 80th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of United States Navy Chief Petty Officer, Leonard DeMedeiros, of Fairhaven, who was one of 33 survivors aboard the USS Squalus that sank off the …

New Bedford, MA — The New Bedford Whaling Museum has invited the New Bedford Public Schools (NBPS) to participate in a unique community time capsule project as part of its ongoing expansion. Community leaders recently gathered at the museum for a special ceremony to mark the occasion. In response to …

“Normandin Middle School students were first this spring for field studies aboard the historic Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey, the official state vessel operated by Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Students engaged in environmental science experiments onboard with the Buzzards Bay Coalition. Students were joined by Senator Mark Montigny, who the Coalition noted “played a …

Each year, the New Bedford Civil War Round Table hosts a Memorial Day Service in Rural Cemetery in the Civil War veteran’s plot. This service usually lasts 30 – 45 minutes, and it is a meaningful way for folks to start their Memorial Day weekend.  Here are the details for the …

BOSTON – The Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey will return to her homeport in New Bedford next month for a four weeks-long educational program for New Bedford Public School students in collaboration with the Buzzards Bay Coalition. The vessel’s presence in New Bedford for public school students has been a top priority for …

The Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Military Museum & Veterans Memorial in New Bedford, Massachusetts, will host the next event in its popular Historical Lecture Series on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The lecture will take place at the museum, located at 1000C S. Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, MA. …

NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and the New Bedford Port Society will mark the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa rescue on Friday, April 17, with three events in New Bedford. The historic Catalpa rescue saw New Bedford whaling captain George Anthony lead a daring rescue mission to …

AIRHAVEN — The Fairhaven Village Militia will host its annual Spring Encampment, “Harbor of Courage,” on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, at historic Fort Phoenix. This year’s event is part of the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States and marks the 251st anniversary …