Melville Statue Design UnveiledMelville Statue Design UnveiledThe design and sculptor for New Bedford’s planned Herman Melville statue were both unveiled to the public on Friday at the Seamen’s Bethel.Tim WeisbergTim Weisberg
New Bedford Whaling Museum Looking for Moby Dick Marathon ReadersNew Bedford Whaling Museum Looking for Moby Dick Marathon ReadersIt's one of the most New Bedford things we do as a city. If you'd like to participate in the Moby-Dick Marathon, here's how to get signed up.Michael RockMichael Rock
Melville Statue Finalists SelectedMelville Statue Finalists SelectedNew Bedford plans to erect a statue in honor of author Herman Melville, and more than 40 artists expressed interest. The final four have been chosen.Tim WeisbergTim Weisberg
New Bedford's Seamens Bethel To Host Herman Melville StatueNew Bedford's Seamens Bethel To Host Herman Melville StatueA statue of Herman Melville will grace New Bedford's Seamen's Bethel, and 41 artists have applied to help design the historic statue. Ariel DorseyAriel Dorsey
Moby Dick Trail Guided Visitors to New Bedford and FairhavenMoby Dick Trail Guided Visitors to New Bedford and FairhavenThe now-defunct Moby Dick Trail was once a popular tourist attraction, with 19 trail stops in New Bedford and 12 in Fairhaven.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Historic New Bedford Mansion With Herman Melville Ties Hitting the MarketHistoric New Bedford Mansion With Herman Melville Ties Hitting the MarketThe Whalehouse, a historic New Bedford home where Herman Melville's sister once lived, is going up for sale. Michael RockMichael Rock
New Bedford Announces Plans for Melville StatueNew Bedford Announces Plans for Melville StatueThe City of New Bedford is taking the first steps in creating a statue of Herman Melville, former city resident and author of the iconic novel 'Moby-Dick.'Tim WeisbergTim Weisberg
Real-Life Whale That Inspired "Moby-Dick" Also Has a Funny NameReal-Life Whale That Inspired "Moby-Dick" Also Has a Funny NameDid you know that Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick' was partially inspired by a real-life giant white whale with a similar-sounding name?Tim WeisbergTim Weisberg
The Real Story Behind New Bedford's Seaman's Bethel PulpitThe Real Story Behind New Bedford's Seaman's Bethel PulpitHollywood played a role in designing the interior of New Bedford's famed Seamen's Bethel.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Honoring Moby Dick and the Arts [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]Honoring Moby Dick and the Arts [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]The New Bedford event will start on July 3 and end on August 1, Herman Melville's birthday. Jim PhillipsJim Phillips