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Last Nantucket Fishing Family Film (20 Apr)

Bill Blount, Nantucket’s last commercial fisherman, is the subject of the April Dock-u-mentaries film series which continues Friday, April 20th at 7 pm with Ruthie B., Ruthie B. Dock-U-Mentaries is a co-production of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the Working Waterfront Festival. Films about the working waterfront are …

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New Bedford’s 44th Annual Whaling City Festival

New Bedford Whaling City Festival

The 44th Whaling City Festival is coming to the Veteran’s Memorial Buttonwood Park in New Bedford’s west end from July 13-15th, bringing the ever familiar musical acts, festival foods, local vendors, merchant booths, amusement rides and more that people have come to love. The new Whaling City Festival president Allen …

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Amistad Illustrated Lecture at Whaling Museum

Captain Sean S. Bercaw will present an illustrated talk, titled “Full Sail into Cuba on the Amistad” on Thursday, April 12th from 6:30 – 8 pm at the New Bedford Whaling Museum – part of the museum’s 22nd annual Sailors’ Series lecture programs. Captain of the Amistad, former Naval Officer …

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National Park and Whaling Museum School Vacation Activities

When April vacation arrives, the children are thrilled to have time off from school, yet parents find themselves scrambling for activities to give them something new to do. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the New Bedford Whaling Museum have partnered to offer a week of fun, family-friendly children’s …

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Mayor’s Task Force on Neighborhood Quality

New Bedford MA harbor

On Monday, April 9th at 10 am at “Gifts to Give”, 21 Cove Street, New Bedford, Mayor Jon Mitchell will formally launch The Mayor’s Task Force on Neighborhood Quality. Joined by key neighborhood groups, elected officials, multiple law enforcement agencies, and ten city department heads and their staffs, the Mayor …

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Stand Against Racism with Commons New Bedford

Passionate about ending racism or performing? Commons is seeking local talent to be showcased at Open Mic: Stand Against Racism at the Commons New Bedford, formerly known as Ginger Grill. There is a Facebook Event created so please invite your friends. Stand Against Racism is a movement that was initiated …

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21st Annual Spring Social (11 April)

Downtown New Bedford, Inc. will be holding its 21st Annual Spring Social at the New Bedford Art Museum at 608 Pleasant Street from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Executive Director Diane Arsenault says that “we are very fortunate to have this wonderful setting to host our annual event.” …

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Exploring The New Bedford Whaling Museum

Whaling Museum Kids Tour

Have you ever wondered how whaling came to be a vital worldwide business? And why did New Bedford become the richest and busiest port for whaling? Find out on Saturday, April 7, when New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park offers the next session in its free Exploration Series. This Saturday, …

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1850s ladies “Go Fish”

Join Ruth and Abby, the 1850s ladies, as they create traditional crocheted fish using modern day recycled materials. Look for them in the New Bedford Whaling National Park visitor center at 33 William Street, downtown New Bedford, on AHA! night, Thursday, April 12, from 6:30-8:30 PM. As always, admission is …

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