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.
The upcoming AHA! Night programs at FHC are on Thursday, March 12. Learn about the history of waterfront ceremonies and celebrations past and present. Admission to the Center is free for AHA! Night. 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Family-friendly activity: Decorate your own Scallop Festival Sash Stop by FHC to meet former New Bedford […]
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 […]
Photographer Phil Mello and videographer Markham Starr share insights from the Hauling Back Generational Fishing Family Project. The ongoing effort documents multigenerational fishing families and businesses across New Bedford and the South Coast. Short films from the project will be screened, along with stories behind the work. Featured families include the Pasquill family of Turk’s […]
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 by Salty Santa and Mrs. Claws. Visitors can join a seafood scavenger hunt and a holiday-themed story time. A ten percent discount will be available […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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