New Bedford Historical Society

The New Bedford Historical Society is again remembering the contributions of abolitionist Frederick Douglass.  The Society on Wednesday hosted a communal reading at the Friends Meeting House of Douglass' fiery 1852 speech..."The Meaning of the Fourth of July to a Negro...

The City of New Bedford is welcoming the Prime Minister of Cape Verde and members of his Cabinet to the city.  Prime Minister Jose Maria Neves is meeting with city officials and members of the Cape Verdean community at 10am Saturday at the Corson Maritime Learning Center in the National Park...

The New Bedford Historical Society has been honored by the White House for their work in preserving the history of the Underground Railroad in New Bedford.  The Society was designated a "Preserve America Steward" by First Lady Michelle Obama.  ...