Explore one of New England’s favorite crustaceans during Lobster Days 2026 at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center. The family-friendly program introduces the public and local youth to Massachusetts’ commercial lobster industry. Activities include demonstrations and talks by working lobstermen, story time, lobster themed crafts and more. Lobster Days 2026 runs Thursday, Feb. 19, and […]
“I Hope Those People Sink” looks back at the New Bedford fishermen’s strike four decades later. Ian Coss, host of GBH’s The Big Dig, presents a screening and discussion of his team’s latest documentary on the 1985 to 1986 strike. The film revisits a turbulent three-month period through archival footage and interviews with those who […]
A special presentation and film screening will highlight the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center’s Hauling Back Generational Fishing Family Project. The program shares stories of multigenerational fishing families and businesses in New Bedford and across the South Coast. Guests will learn about several featured families and view four short films created for the project.
Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership hosts an aquaculture luncheon on Tuesday, April 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waypoint Event Center in New Bedford. This luncheon is one of three sessions focused on aquaculture, offshore wind, and commercial fishing. Industry leaders, researchers, and public officials share insights on trends, innovation, and what’s ahead […]
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