History

“We did some spring cleaning around the Ash Street Jail this week with some folks from the New Bedford Whaling Museum coming to box up and take away some of the old glass negatives and card records from the attic. We’re happy these artifacts of New Bedford’s history will be …

By Bailey Bisson. Taunton, Massachusetts, located in Bristol County, has a rich history dating back to the 17th century. In 1637, Taunton was founded by settlers from the Plymouth Colony. The land was purchased from the Wampanoag Native American tribe and was named after Taunton, Somerset, in England. As quoted …

“Today, Troopers Giuseppe Ciampa and Michael Capotosto, of the State Police Mounted Unit, had the pleasure of escorting Paul Revere and William Dawes on their Midnight Ride from Boston to Lexington/Concord. This is an annual Patriot’s Day event the Lancers host and the State Police Mounted Unit has the pleasure …

“There’s a history mystery unfolding at the Ash Street Jail in New Bedford. For years, what was known as Lizzie Borden’s bed has been kept in storage on the jail’s upper floors. But is it really the bed Lizzie slept on during her trial? That’s what folks from the Fall …

During the month of April, the 43rd Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of PFC Frank F. Lewis, who served in D Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion and was killed in action on December 7, 1944, during WWII. Lewis was born …

“On Saturday, December 17th, the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey’s long-awaited homecoming will be celebrated with state officials, generous philanthropists, volunteers, members of the public, and the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, His Excellency Jose Ulisses de Pina Correia e Silva. The speaking program will take place at New Bedford State Pier starting …

During the month of November, the 39th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of CPL Robert Roland Gonneville, who served with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Gonneville paid the ultimate sacrifice when he was killed in …

During the month of September, the 37th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Thomas “Frank” McCoy, a WWII veteran who served in the Third Armored Division of the United States Army, participating in the infamous the Battle of the …

By Chris Lisinski State House News Service Massachusetts K-12 students and staff should be tested for COVID-19 before classes resume in September, while government, education and business leaders should outline clear plans for when mask mandates would be triggered if another surge builds, a group of public health experts, labor …

During the month of May, the 33rd Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Donald “Don” R. Couture, Sr., of Black Diamond, Washington, formerly of New Bedford. Don joined the Air Force after graduating high school and became …