New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center

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38 Bethel St.
New Bedford, MA United States Get Directions
Website http://www.fishingheritagecenter.org

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  • dNB Holiday Stroll at FHC

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Fishing Heritage Center will take part in dNB’s annual Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. Story time will run throughout the afternoon with appearances […]

  • Scallop Shell Decorating

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center will host a scallop shell decorating activity on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visitors can decorate shells and have free hot chocolate. The gift shop will offer a ten percent discount. Items include clothing, books, jewelry, and ornaments by local artists. Admission is free for AHA […]

  • Mapping Urban Renewal with Alex Houston

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Join Alex Houston, the newest Artist-in-Residence at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, for an evening at the Fishing Heritage Center. Alex is using textile art to explore New Bedford’s history, focusing on the dramatic urban renewal changes of the 1960s and 70s. The work highlights demolished homes, displaced families, and highway construction. The quilt […]

  • Dock-u-mentary Film Screening: Diving for Scallops & Keeper

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center will screen two short films by Caroline Losneck and Christoph Gelfand on Friday, Nov. 21, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. “Diving for Scallops” (2015) profiles a one-armed Maine fisherman who dives for scallops and has been featured in the New York Times Op Docs and at festivals […]

  • “Crystals of Guanine” Artist Talk & Demonstration

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Stop by New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center this upcoming November AHA! Night to meet local artist Michael Medeiros and learn about his latest public artwork “Crystals of Guanine.” The piece celebrates the history of New Bedford’s maritime heritage and highlights the important impact of the scallop fishery on the port today. Learn about the inspiration […]

  • dNB FallFest at FHC

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    FallFest is a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, Halloween performers, and fall-themed activities for all ages. And of course, there’s trick-or-treating for the kids. The Center will be open free of charge from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. It’s the perfect time to explore the exhibits. Kids can join a spooky sea monster scavenger […]

  • Working Waterfront Festival Retrospective Discussion

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The Working Waterfront Festival (2004 to 2017) gave the public a rare look into the culture of commercial fishing. The event highlighted the work behind bringing seafood from the ocean to the table through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and storytelling. Organizers Laura Orleans, Kirsten Bendiksen, Jamie Kelley, and Jessica Bailey will share how the first festival […]

  • Scallopalooza Shucking Contest at the FHC

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The first Scallopalooza shucking contest at FHC will be on AHA! Night, Thursday, August 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. This free celebration of the city’s scallop industry includes live music, local food, fishing gear demos, and a scallop shucking contest featuring 15 local fishermen. Register to participate here: https://lnkd.in/e5efwXwk. The contest starts at 6:30 p.m. […]

  • Ceremonies & Celebrations, Exhibit

    New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center opens a new exhibit "Ceremonies & Celebrations," on Thursday, July 3. On view through 2025, the exhibit highlights events that have shaped the city’s fishing community, including the Scallop Festival, Working Waterfront Festival, Blessing of the Fleet, and Fishermen’s Memorial Service. Visitors can explore photos, videos, and artifacts from […]