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SUMMARY:Civil War photography presentation at Westport Art Group
DESCRIPTION:Photographer and historian John Wotowicz will present “The Civil War in 3D” on Tuesday\, Oct. 27\, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Westport Art Group Gallery\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport.\n\nThe presentation will explore Civil War photography and how stereoscopic cameras captured three-dimensional images. Attendees will view historic photographs in their original 3D format and learn about the techniques used to create them.\n\nThis accessible program is part of the Westport Art Group’s “Tuesdays with WAG” series\, supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and Westport Cultural Council.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/civil-war-photography-presentation-at-westport-art-group/
LOCATION:Westport Art Group\, 1740 Main Road\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,History,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T130000
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SUMMARY:Fire on the Land lectures
DESCRIPTION:“Fire on the Land” will introduce Indigenous speakers from Southeastern Massachusetts and the Islands together to discuss cultural burning and traditional ecological knowledge on Saturday\, Oct. 17\, from 1 to 5 p.m.\, at Plimoth Patuxet Museums in Plymouth. The event is free and open to the public in person and on Zoom. \nMashpee Wampanoag Tribal Chief Earl “Chiefie” Mills Jr. will lead the Golden Elders panel. Speakers will share stories about fire\, cultural burns\, and the relationship between land stewardship and Indigenous traditions. Pasted markdown \nOther panelists include Wampanoag and Narragansett elders\, educators\, and environmental leaders whose work focuses on cultural preservation\, ecology\, and land care.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fire-on-the-land-lectures/
LOCATION:Plimoth Patuxet Museums\, 137 Warren Ave.\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T173000
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SUMMARY:"Hauntings at the Fort" at Fort Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:The Fairhaven Village Militia will present “Hauntings at the Fort” on Oct. 14 at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. \nThis special edition of “Evenings at the Fort” will begin at dusk\, around 5:30 p.m. The free program will feature ghost stories\, local folklore\, and Revolutionary War history connected to the fort. \nStories are presented as folklore\, legend\, and theatrical storytelling\, not as documented paranormal events. The event is designed to entertain while also highlighting the history of Fort Phoenix. \nAdvance registration is required because space is limited. Walk-ins may not be admitted. \nRegistration opens Oct. 1 on the Fairhaven Village Militia website.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/hauntings-at-the-fort-at-fort-phoenix/
LOCATION:Fort Phoenix\, 100 Green St.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fall Activities,Free,Halloween,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T103000
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SUMMARY:Free Walking Tours at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park offers free weekly walking tours through Oct. 11\, 2026. Participants meet a ranger or volunteer inside the visitor center or in the garden. \nExploring Extraordinary Whales\nWednesdays at 10:30 a.m. \nLearn about whales’ size\, adaptations\, communication\, and migration\, along with their connections to New Bedford’s history and global industries. \nWhaling in New Bedford\nWednesdays at 2:30 p.m. \nExplore New Bedford’s history as a major whaling port and its connections to the global maritime economy\, industry\, and commerce. \nThe Visitor Center’s main entrance is at the top of the front steps on William Street. An accessible entrance is available through the Visitor Center Garden on the right side of the building.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/free-walking-tours-at-new-bedford-whaling-national-historical-park/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Free,History,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T183000
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SUMMARY:Heroes and Sheroes of the Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Members of the New Bedford Historical Society will highlight lesser-known local heroes and sheroes of the Underground Railroad in New Bedford on Thursday\, Sept. 24\, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library.\n\nTheir efforts to support freedom seekers and promote democratic values and shared humanity helped make New Bedford an important stop.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/heroes-and-sheroes-of-the-underground-railroad/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library\, 613 Pleasant Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Election,Free,History
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SUMMARY:Melville in Our Seaport festival
DESCRIPTION:Melville in Our Seaport is a four-day literary and cultural festival showcasing Herman Melville and New Bedford’s connection to Moby-Dick. \nThe event unites writers\, historians\, artists\, and scholars. Together\, they will explore Melville’s life\, the city’s whaling history\, and the novel’s lasting impact. \nAttendees can join guided walking tours\, author talks\, and panel discussions. The schedule also features live performances\, film screenings\, museum exhibits\, and family activities. \nVisitors can tour landmark sites featured in Moby-Dick. \nThe celebration also coincides with the installation of a new Herman Melville statue at the historic Seamen’s Bethel.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/melville-in-our-seaport-festival/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Culture Calendar,History,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T080000
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SUMMARY:Bank of America's Museums on Us: NBWM
DESCRIPTION:Bank of America’s Museums on Us program offers eligible Bank of America\, Merrill\, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders free general admission to participating museums during the first full weekend of each month.\n\nIn New Bedford\, the New Bedford Whaling Museum participates in the program. Visitors can view exhibitions on the city’s whaling history\, maritime heritage\, art\, and the South Coast’s cultural history.\n\nOther Massachusetts museums participating over the holiday weekend include the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem\, Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House in Concord\, The Mount in Lenox\, and the EcoTarium in Worcester.\n\nEligible visitors must present a qualifying credit or debit card and a valid photo ID to receive free general admission.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/bank-of-americas-museums-on-us-nbwm/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Free,History,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T090000
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SUMMARY:Something Fishy Summer Vacation Program registration
DESCRIPTION:Applications are open for the free Something Fishy Summer Vacation Program for New Bedford students entering fourth grade this fall. Three one-week sessions will be held on July 13\, July 20\, and July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. \nNow in its 19th year\, the program introduces students to New Bedford’s maritime history through marine science activities\, crafts\, games\, and field trips. Participants will visit the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center\, the Whaling Museum\, the Seamen’s Bethel\, and the working waterfront. \nBreakfast\, lunch\, and an afternoon snack are provided. Transportation is not included. \nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis and are available in English\, Spanish\, and Portuguese at fishingheritagecenter.org. The program is presented by the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/something-fishy-summer-vacation-program-registration/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Education,Free,History,School Vacation Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
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SUMMARY:Liberty Declared: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:“Liberty Declared: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence” is scheduled for Saturday\, July 18\, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. \nThe program commemorates the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Massachusetts on July 18\, 1776. A procession led by fife and drum musicians begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Jacobs Family Gallery and continues to the Cook Memorial Theater. A community reading featuring local residents\, students\, and community leaders starts at noon. \nVisitors can explore the exhibition “Forging Independence: Building a Nation\,” discover the region’s Revolutionary connections\, including the vessel Dartmouth\, and add reflections to a community scroll. \nMuseum admission includes the family-friendly program and access to the activities and exhibitions.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/liberty-declared-a-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Government,History,Whaling Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T190000
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SUMMARY:Kid's Rule at FHC
DESCRIPTION:Discover the history and culture of New Bedford’s fishing industry during AHA! Night at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center on Thursday\, July 9\, from 5 to 7 p.m.\n\nFree activities include scallop-shell decorating\, survival-suit races\, face painting\, and more.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/kids-rule-at-fhc/
LOCATION:New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center\, 38 Bethel St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:AHA!,Culture Calendar,Free,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T140000
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SUMMARY:Tea with Hetty Green
DESCRIPTION:A tea and talk about Hetty Green will be held at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park on Sunday\, June 28\, at 2 p.m. A historical interpreter will portray Green during the program.\n\nThe discussion will center on Green’s life in Bedford Village (now New Bedford) and her rise to become one of the wealthiest women in America.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/tea-with-hetty-green/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park\, 33 William St\,\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Discussion,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T180000
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SUMMARY:Victorian Murder Mystery Dinner
DESCRIPTION:A Victorian-era dinner and true crime history lesson will bring guests inside the infamous Lizzie Borden House in Fall River. Tickets are $75.\n\nGuests will be served a full-course meal inspired by the Borden family. The evening also explores the unsolved 1892 murders through stories\, clues\, and lessons in Victorian-era table etiquette.\n\nDinner begins promptly at 6 p.m.\, with seating at 6:15 p.m. The event is open to guests ages 16 and older. Alcohol will not be served. Formal or business casual attire is required\, and Victorian-era clothing is encouraged.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/victorian-murder-mystery-dinner/
LOCATION:Lizzie Borden House\, 230 Second St.\, Fall River\, MA\, 02721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fall River,Food,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
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SUMMARY:Southeastern Massachusetts and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries host Jane Dugan from Old Colony History Museum for a presentation on the important role Bristol County played in the American Revolution.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/southeastern-massachusetts-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Southworth Library\, 732 Dartmouth Street\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Free,History,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T211646Z
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SUMMARY:The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and The American Revolution film screening
DESCRIPTION:“The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and The American Revolution” returns to theaters May 30. Doors open at 7 p.m. Film starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.\n\nNewly re-released under an expanded title\, the documentary tells the story of how Boston rock station WBCN became part of the cultural and political movements of the late 1960s and beyond. Topics include the anti-war movement\, civil rights\, women’s and LGBTQ rights\, and countercultural media.\n\nFeatured appearances include members of the legendary WBCN staff and early radio interviews with David Bowie\, Lou Reed\, Jane Fonda\, Abbie Hoffman\, Jerry Garcia\, Bruce Springsteen\, and Patti Smith.\n\nDirected by Bill Lichtenstein\, the film previously aired on PBS and received praise from The Boston Globe.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-airwaves-belonged-to-the-people-wbcn-and-the-american-revolution-film-screening/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Film,History,Music,Narrows Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
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SUMMARY:Prudence Cummings Wright: Minutewoman
DESCRIPTION:Historian Eleanor Gavazzi will discuss Revolutionary War patriot Prudence Cummings Wright on Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\, at 2 p.m. at the Dartmouth Historical & Arts Society. Suggested donation is $5. Light refreshments will be served.\n\nGavazzi\, a former regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution\, has portrayed Wright in interpretive costume for more than 30 years. The program recounts Wright’s 1775 stand guarding a bridge in defense of colonial freedom.\n\nBorn Nov. 26\, 1740\, in Dunstable\, now Hollis\, Wright was educated at a time when few women were. Gavazzi also serves as a commissioner of the Old Burying Ground in Groton and researches Revolutionary War patriots.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/prudence-cummings-wright-minutewoman/
LOCATION:Dartmouth Historical & Arts Society\, 1205 Russells Mills Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Discussion,History
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