Meet in the garden for an engaging half hour of stories. After the tales, pick up a craft kit to enjoy a creative project together at home. Family Storytime takes place on the third Wednesday of each month through December. All ages are welcome with an accompanying adult.
Meet in the garden for an engaging half hour of stories. After the tales, pick up a craft kit to enjoy a creative project together at home. All ages are welcome with an accompanying adult.
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 […]
Drop in for the annual "Christmas on County" on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. Tour the decked halls of the mansion and learn from docents about past holiday traditions observed by its residents. Wear your ugliest holiday sweater and participate in the sixth annual Cookie Challenge as a baker or a judge. […]
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 […]
The annual Holiday Greens Market is on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House Coach House. Admission is free. Inside the historic Coach House, visitors will find handcrafted holiday décor, including wreaths, centerpieces, tabletop trees, swags, and ornaments made by club members. Proceeds support the club’s grants program, which […]
A complimentary reception opens on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. for the exhibition “Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr.” at the RJD. The show includes twenty prints […]
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 they see in their yard, on a walk, or during a commute. The session covers birding basics, including how to identify bird families and use […]
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., the band Cool Banana Wig will perform a fun, interactive show where kids can play along using homemade instruments built by the band. Light refreshments […]
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the Rotch-Jones-Duff mansion by various RJD Docents and staff. Free with the price of admission.
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 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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy readings from the newly-released Waterscapes: a SouthCoast Anthology, offering a unique literary opportunity to share the insightful narratives and striking images of thirty area authors and photographers. Like the award-winning Landscapes before it, Waterscapes chronicles the life-sustaining essence of this shared coastal canvas through singular moments that define us, quench our thirst for connection, […]
“Romeo & Juliet 101” is a one-hour program that is part of Shakespeare in New Bedford and is presented with Reverie Theatre Group. It takes a closer look at the story behind the play and the choice to set Reverie’s version during New Bedford’s whaling days. Speakers include dramaturge Tony Silvia, along with directors Alexander […]
NEW BEDFORD -- The Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) will celebrate local preservation efforts at its annual meeting on Wednesday, June 25. The public is invited to join WHALE as it looks back on an accomplished year, sets its sights on new opportunities and gives out its annual preservation awards. Doors open at 5 p.m. […]
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