New Bedford Historical Society

Douglass Celebration This Weekend
Douglass Celebration This Weekend
Douglass Celebration This Weekend
The City of New Bedford is celebrating its connection to famed author and abolitionist Frederick Douglass this weekend. The New Bedford Historical Society and the Nathan and Polly Johnson House on Seventh Street in New Bedford are being recognized Sunday afternoon by the Toni Morrison Society and the Bench In The Road Project, which honors locations across the nation that are important in black hi
Meeting Thursday to Discuss Plans for New Bedford’s Abolition Row Park
Meeting Thursday to Discuss Plans for New Bedford’s Abolition Row Park
Meeting Thursday to Discuss Plans for New Bedford’s Abolition Row Park
On Thursday, the public is invited to discuss design plans for a new park planned at the site of two former historic homes in New Bedford that will recognize and celebrate some of the city's most forward-thinking residents. The park, which will be called Abolition Row Park, will celebrate the 19th-century abolitionists that lived in 19 houses in the four blocks around the park's location at the co
Living History In New Bedford
Living History In New Bedford
Living History In New Bedford
During this Black History Month, middle school students in New Bedford got a chance to see a historical characterization of abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Storyteller Guy Peartree has performed in museums, colleges and churches in New England...
State Budget Contains Funding For New Bedford Schools And More
State Budget Contains Funding For New Bedford Schools And More
State Budget Contains Funding For New Bedford Schools And More
There's some good news for New Bedford schools coming from the state budget.  The spending plan includes an additional $4 million in funding for the city school system.  Rep. Antonio Cabral made the announcement on Monday, saying its appropriate the delegation has securred the additional money on Supt...

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