Around Town with Phil: Summer Walking Tours in New Bedford
Join the New Bedford Preservation Society for the Summer Walking Tours Series every second Thursday in June, July and August.
Frederick Douglass
New Bedford Celebrates First Annual Frederick Douglass Day
In honor of Frederick Douglass' 200th birthday, city officials joined the New Bedford Historical Society and students from Carney Academy to celebrate his life.
OPINION | Ken Pittman: More Recognition for Frederick Douglass
Our Ken Pittman doesn't believe one more brick, intersection or bridge in New Bedford should be named for anyone else, until Douglass is rightfully and appropriately honored.
Senate Approves Montigny Bill Honoring Frederick Douglass
The Mass. Senate has passed Sen. Mark Montigny’s legislation creating an annual day to honor Frederick Douglass. Frederick Douglass Day will be celebrated every February 14th, beginning on the 200th anniversary of his birth this coming Wednesday.
Townsquare Sunday: Frederick Douglass Read-A-Thon
Jim Phillips sits down with Carl Cruz of the New Bedford Historical Society
New Bedford Celebrates Frederick Douglass Bicentennial
Several events and exhibits will mark Black History Month 2018 in New Bedford throughout the month of February.
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
Bob Woodward Coming To New Bedford
A centuries-old New Bedford tradition of learning through intellectual debate is being revived this Spring with the rebirth of the New Bedford Lyceum at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. Celebrating this renaissance on April 1 at 8 pm, legendary journalist and author, Bob Woodward, will bring a wealth of experience and insight on how the power of the executive branch has morphed over the years
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...
15th Annual Read-A-Thon
Folks gathered at the First Unitarian Church downtown were treated to a history lesson Sunday afternoon.