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 home a craft kit to work on together. Visitors may also stay to tour the house and grounds. Family Storytime is held on the third […]
Living the Old House Dream is part of the AHA! Preservation Celebration on May 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. The program is presented by Waterfront Historic Area League and Rotch-Jones-Duff House Museum & Gardens. Homeowner and preservation enthusiast Laura Parrish shares how she approached restoring historic homes without formal training. Her work is guided […]
The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay will hold its annual plant sale Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum. Shoppers can find annuals grown in the club’s greenhouse, perennials from members’ gardens, tomatoes, herbs, succulent arrangements, and heirloom dahlia tubers. The event is free and open […]
BYOBook Club is a pop-up reading community in New Bedford. Participants bring a book, magazine, or other reading material. The first hour is for silent reading, followed by group discussion. The final half hour features a guest author. The meeting is on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It is free, but registration […]
Gardening with Native Plants with Mass Audubon will be held on Thursday, April 9, at 4 p.m. Learn how to transform your corner of the earth into an eco-friendly haven for native plants and wildlife. The agenda will cover ecosystems, habitat resiliency, climate change, invasive species, biodiversity, and the ecological importance of human-managed landscapes. Students […]
Enjoy “Classical Favorites in the Parlors” on Friday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. Musicians from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra perform a selection of familiar classical pieces. Tickets are $15 and sold at the door. Seating is limited, so arriving early helps secure a preferred seat.
The annual Sweetheart Tea is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the RJD. Couples share tea at a private table for two, with sandwiches, scones, sweets, and full tea service. Admission includes museum entry, a small souvenir, and chocolates. Tea service is provided by Rescue Cafe. Advance registration is required […]
America’s 250th Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr. is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 4:30 p.m. Historian Dr. Sarah Crabtree presents an illustrated talk in the RJD parlors based on her research and upcoming book "Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch." Talk explores the complex life of William Rotch […]
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 […]
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