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What connects New Bedford, the Azores, Cape Verde, Hawaii and the Arctic? The deep-fried, sugary delight known as the malassada, is a treat from the Arctic to the Equator. Did boiling whale oil help to spread this favorite? Join Ruth and Abby, the national park’s 1850s ladies, to make crafts associated with these ports of call on Saturday, July 25, from 1:00-3:00 PM. This free event will take place in the park garden. In the event of inclement weather it will be moved indoors.
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park was established by Congress in 1996 to help preserve and interpret America’s nineteenth century whaling industry. The park, which encompasses a 13-block National Historic Landmark District, is the only National Park Service area addressing the history of the whaling industry and its influence on the economic, social, and environmental history of the United States. The National Park visitor center is located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford. It is open seven days a week, from 9 AM-5 PM, and offers information, exhibits, and a free orientation movie every hour on the hour from 10 AM-4 PM.
The visitor center is wheelchair-accessible, and is free of charge. For more information, call the visitor center at 508-996-4095, go to www.nps.gov/nebe or visit the park’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/NBWNHP. Everyone finds their park in a different way. Discover yours at FindYourPark.com. www.nps.gov.
