Historical Park Continues Exploration Series

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park announces the next sessions in its Exploration Series.  On Thurs., March 8, AHA! Night, Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) Executive Director Lisa Bergson will offer a photographic presentation at 7:30 PM. She will discuss the vision of local residents, decades ago as well as today, to save New Bedford’s historic structures.   On Sat., March 10, at 10:00 AM, Lee Blake, Executive Director of New Bedford Historical Society, will offer a talk “From slavery to freedom: New Bedford’s Underground Railroad.”  These sessions will take place at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, 33 William St., in downtown New Bedford.

The Exploration Series is an opportunity for the public to delve into New Bedford’s fascinating history and its people.  The sessions take place on select Thursday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM and on select Saturday mornings from 10:00-11:30 AM, with most sessions taking place adjacent to the national park visitor center, 33 William Street, New Bedford.  All sessions are free of charge, and the public is welcome to attend one, some, or all of the events.