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  • Shakespeare in New Bedford Presents: Romeo & Juliet

    Shakespeare in New Bedford Presents: Romeo & Juliet
    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Now in its fifth season, Shakespeare in New Bedford presents Romeo & Juliet in partnership with Reverie Theatre Group. This summer’s production places the classic tragedy in the heart of New Bedford’s whaling era, performed outdoors in the Rotch-Jones-Duff House garden. All performances are free, with donations welcome in place of admission.August 7–9, 14–16 at […]

  • Shakespeare in New Bedford Presents: Romeo & Juliet

    Shakespeare in New Bedford Presents: Romeo & Juliet
    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Now in its fifth season, Shakespeare in New Bedford presents Romeo & Juliet in partnership with Reverie Theatre Group. This summer’s production places the classic tragedy in the heart of New Bedford’s whaling era, performed outdoors in the Rotch-Jones-Duff House garden. All performances are free, with donations welcome in place of admission.August 7–9, 14–16 at […]

  • Annual Meeting on the RJD’s 40th Anniversary

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This year marks the museum’s 40th anniversary. Staff, board members, Corporators and museum members will gather to reflect on the past year. Guest speaker Anne Brengle, who served as RJD Director from 1992 to 1994, […]

  • Garden Serenade

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum will host Garden Serenade on Sunday, September 21 at 3 p.m. Musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will perform selections suited to the setting as part of the museum’s 40th anniversary celebration. The concert will take place in the garden under the 19th-century pergola, weather permitting. If needed, […]

  • Yoga in the Garden at RJD

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Yoga in the Garden runs Saturdays at 8 a.m. from July 5 to Sept. 27, with no class on Aug. 2. YMCA instructor Mark Borgetti leads the sessions. Classes take place outdoors and focus on strength, balance, and mindfulness. Participants should bring a mat and water. It’s free for YMCA Southcoast members and $10 for […]

  • The Great Pumpkin Parade at RJD

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    At the Great Pumpkin Parade event, families can explore the museum grounds lined with glowing jack-o’-lanterns and head inside for a kid-friendly scavenger hunt with small prizes. At 5:30 p.m., […]

  • Birding Past & Present at RJD

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Mass Audubon will host Birding Past and Present on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m. as part of AHA Night. The free program is for anyone curious about the birds […]

  • Afternoon Tea in the Parlors

    Afternoon Tea in the Parlors
    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Afternoon Tea in the Parlors is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 7 or Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at RJD. Tea, scones, sandwiches and sweets are served in the decorated parlors. Festive attire is welcome. The fee includes tea service and museum admission. Tables for eight are available. Smaller groups may be seated […]

  • Cookie Challenge at RJD

    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Calling all cookie bakers. The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum hosts its sixth annual Cookie Challenge during AHA! Night NB Festive on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. Home bakers submit four dozen cookies for guests to sample and vote. A gift goes to the winning baker. Entries, with printed recipes and ingredient […]

  • Family Storytime at RJD

    Family Storytime at RJD
    Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 396 County St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Storytime is presented with the New Bedford Free Public Library at RJD. Attendees meet inside the mansion for a half hour of stories designed for all ages. Families may take […]